Description
An invalid pointer release vulnerability exists in YARA 4.5.8 during deserialization of compiled .yrc rule files. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of external-variable pointers, which may lead to invalid free in yr_rules_destroy() or wild pointer access in yr_object_create(). An attacker can provide a specially crafted .yrc file that causes memory corruption and application crash.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.6/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
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References
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 22, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 25, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis