Integer overflow in Cesnet Libyang

CVE-2026-44673

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.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

Published · last modified .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.010 (59.8th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 60th percentile — 59.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-44673: held from 0.005 to 0.010.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.010 · change: +0.004

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44673?
CVE-2026-44673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cesnet Libyang, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-05-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-44673?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.