Crass : Large numeric exponents cause CPU and memory denial of service
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-61845
Summary
Crass : Large numeric exponents cause CPU and memory denial of service
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for crass. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether crass is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.9.
Sources
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