CVE-2017-5836

Description

The plist_free_data function in plist.c in libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving an integer node that is treated as a PLIST_KEY and then triggers an invalid free.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
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
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/86 issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96022 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6 mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/4 mailing list third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5836?
CVE-2017-5836 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5836?
To fix CVE-2017-5836, 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-2017-5836 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5836 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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