CVE-2017-6439

Public Exploit

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_string_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted plist file.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97278 vdb entry
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/commit/32ee5213fe64f1e10ec76c1ee861ee6f233120dd third party advisory patch
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/95 third party advisory exploit
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00002.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6439?
CVE-2017-6439 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6439?
To fix CVE-2017-6439, 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-2017-6439 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-6439 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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