Buffer overflow in Libplist Project
CVE-2017-6435
The parse_string_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted plist file.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (41.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Libplist_project Libplist — versions 1.12
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6435?
- CVE-2017-6435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libplist Project, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2017-03-15.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6435?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.