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High 7.5Published May 14, 2026

CVE-2026-44673libyang: lyb_read_string() integer overflow → heap buffer overflow

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It affects CESNET libyang and 7 other products. Add what you run to find out whether that includes you.

No exploitation reported and no EPSS estimate yet.

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
7.5 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-190
Known exploited
Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
Not loaded for this CVE
Assigned by
GitHub_M
NVD analysis
Deferred
Record last updated
Sep 9, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals
Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products
CESNET libyang
cesnet:libyang (from the name)
before SO 5.2.15
CNA record
from 0:2.1.148-4.el10_2 not affected
CISA ADP
from 0:2.1.148-2.el10_0.1 not affected
CISA ADP
from 0:1.0.184-1.el8_4.1 not affected
CISA ADP
from 0:1.0.184-1.el8_4.1 not affected
CISA ADP
from 0:1.0.184-1.el8_8.1 not affected
CISA ADP
from 0:1.0.184-1.el8_8.1 not affected
CISA ADP
from 0:2.1.148-1.el9_6.1 not affected
CISA ADP

References

References

The CVE record is authoritative. Products marked “from the name” were identified from the CNA's free-text names, not a CPE, and are matched less certainly. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

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