Buffer overflow in Libplist Project
CVE-2017-6438
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_unicode_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) and possibly code execution via a crafted plist file.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (49.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 49th percentile — 49.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Libplist Project — versions 1.12
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97281 (vdb-entry)
- github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/98 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6438?
- CVE-2017-6438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libplist Project, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2017-03-15.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6438?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.