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HIGH

CVE-2021-28903

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A stack overflow in libyang <= v1.0.225 can cause a denial of service through function lyxml_parse_mem(). lyxml_parse_elem() function will be called recursively, which will consume stack space and lead to crash.

Technical details

Published
2021-05-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28903?

A stack overflow in libyang <= v1.0.225 can cause a denial of service through function lyxml_parse_mem(). lyxml_parse_elem() function will be called recursively, which will consume stack space and lead to crash.

Is CVE-2021-28903 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-28903 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-28903?

CVE-2021-28903 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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