CVE-2021-4235 (Medium) detected in github.com/go-yaml/yaml-v2.0.0+incompatible

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CVE-2021-4235 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - github.com/go-yaml/yaml-v2.0.0+incompatible

YAML support for the Go language.

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/github.com/go-yaml/yaml/@v/v2.0.0+incompatible.zip

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **github.com/go-yaml/yaml-v2.0.0+incompatible** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: cd87321da747fd23c6285641b10b0432943dfed6

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

Due to unbounded alias chasing, a maliciously crafted YAML file can cause the system to consume significant system resources. If parsing user input, this may be used as a denial of service vector.

Publish Date: 2022-12-27

URL: CVE-2021-4235

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2022-12-27

Fix Resolution: v2.2.3

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