Denial of Service Vulnerability in Libplist Affects Multiple Applications
CVE-2017-5835

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libimobiledevice

Status
Libplist
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-5835?

Libplist, a library used for managing binary property lists, is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute a denial-of-service attack. This is achieved through a specific case where an offset size of zero can trigger excessive memory allocation, ultimately leading to application crashes. It highlights a critical issue within applications relying on libplist for handling data, necessitating timely patches and mitigations to ensure system stability and security.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96022
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https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/88
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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