CVE-2026-44673
⚠️ highSummary
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.
CVSS Score
7.5
High
EPSS Score
0.1
Exploit Probability
Published Date
2026-05-14
First Seen: 2026-05-17
📊 Relative Risk Intelligence
This CVE is Moderate Risk - more severe than 69.0% of all 327,306 vulnerabilities in our database.
#101,569
Above average severity
Severity Percentile
🎯 CISA SSVC Assessment Updated: May 15, 2026
🔍 Exploitation Status
Poc
Proof-of-concept available
⚙️ Automatable
YES
Can be exploited automatically
💥 Technical Impact
Partial
Limited system impact
SSVC data provided by
CISA
Last Modified
2026-05-15
Source
NVD 🔗
CVSS Vector 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE IDs (Weakness Types)