CVE-2017-6438

HIGH

libplist 1.12 - Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in parse_unicode_node

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97281
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/98

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0065
EPSS Percentile 47.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (1)
libplist_project/libplist 1.12
Published Mar 15, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026