Libmodulemd: libmodulemd: missing decompressed-size limit when parsing compressed yaml
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cve-program · CVE-2026-92823
PublishedA flaw was found in libmodulemd. In builds with rpmio support enabled, compressed modulemd YAML is decompressed through a custom read handler that does not enforce a cumulative decompressed-size limit before parsing. An attacker who can supply a highly compressible compressed YAML file can cause excessive CPU and memory consumption, resulting in a denial of service.
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cve-program · CVE-2026-92823
PublishedLibmodulemd: libmodulemd: missing decompressed-size limit when parsing compressed yaml
A flaw was found in libmodulemd. In builds with rpmio support enabled, compressed modulemd YAML is decompressed through a custom read handler that does not enforce a cumulative decompressed-size limit before parsing. An attacker who can supply a highly compressible compressed YAML file can cause excessive CPU and memory consumption, resulting in a denial of service.
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- 21 Oct 2026 03:18:37 UTC
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- 6 Nov 2026 07:46:01 UTC
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CVSS 3.1 · 6.2 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H