CVE-2026-44673

libyang: lyb_read_string() integer overflow → heap buffer overflow

Published May 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
libyang is a YANG data modeling language library. Prior to SO 5.2.15, lyb_read_string() in src/parser_lyb.c contains an integer overflow that results in a heap buffer overflow when parsing a maliciously crafted LYB binary blob. An attacker who can supply LYB data to any libyang consumer (NETCONF server, sysrepo, etc.) can trigger a crash or potential heap corruption. This vulnerability is fixed in SO 5.2.15.

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Cesnet libyang
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Description libyang is a YANG data modeling language library. Prior to SO 5.2.15, lyb_read_string() in src/parser_lyb.c contains an integer overflow that results in a heap buffer overflow when parsing a maliciously crafted LYB binary blob. An attacker who can supply LYB data to any libyang consumer (NETCONF server, sysrepo, etc.) can trigger a crash or potential heap corruption. This vulnerability is fixed in SO 5.2.15.
Title libyang: lyb_read_string() integer overflow → heap buffer overflow
Weaknesses CWE-190
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Sep 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
Reserved
May 7, 2026, 4:20 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 14, 2026, 9:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 2:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 14, 2026, 8:35 PM