# Problem `parse_object` function recurses without bound on nested objects. A deeply nested file can cause a stack overflow. ## Acceptance criteria Beyond a configurable max depth, return `VDF_ERR_PARSE` cleanly.
Problem
parse_objectfunction recurses without bound on nested objects. A deeply nested file can cause a stack overflow.Acceptance criteria
Beyond a configurable max depth, return
VDF_ERR_PARSEcleanly.