CVE-2017-5834

Description

The parse_dict_node function in bplist.c in libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96022 vdb entry
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/89 patch third party advisory issue tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6 patch mailing list third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/4 patch mailing list third party advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00002.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5834?
CVE-2017-5834 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5834?
To fix CVE-2017-5834, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5834 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5834 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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