CVE-2025-55198
Helm May Panic Due To Incorrect YAML Content
Description
Helm is a package manager for Charts for Kubernetes. Prior to version 3.18.5, when parsing Chart.yaml and index.yaml files, an improper validation of type error can lead to a panic. This issue has been resolved in Helm 3.18.5. A workaround involves ensuring YAML files are formatted as Helm expects prior to processing them with Helm.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
helm
oss-project
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
The Linux Foundation
oss-project·USaka linuxfoundation.org, linux foundation
Go
package-ecosystem
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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References
https://github.com/helm/helm/commit/ec5f59e2db56533d042a124f5bae54dd87b558e6
github.com
https://github.com/helm/helm/security/advisories/GHSA-f9f8-9pmf-xv68
github.com
https://github.com/helm/helm/commit/ec5f59e2db56533d042a124f5bae54dd87b558e6
github.com
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