CVE-2017-6438

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97281 vdb entry
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/98 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6438?
CVE-2017-6438 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6438?
To fix CVE-2017-6438, 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-2017-6438 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-6438 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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