Debian update for yelp



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-3155
CWE-ID CWE-497
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

yelp (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

EUVDB-ID: #VU107887

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-3155

CWE-ID: CWE-497 - Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Yelp handles JavaScript content. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and exfiltrate sensitive information by forcing Yelp to share contents of arbitrary files to a third-party remote server.

Mitigation

Update yelp package to version 42.2-1+deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

yelp (Debian package): before 42.2-1+deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00090.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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