Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in libimobiledevice by The libimobiledevice Project
CVE-2026-116258

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

The libimobiledevice Project

Status
Libimobiledevice
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-116258?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the libimobiledevice library due to improper handling in the AFC component. This issue affects versions up to 1.4.0 and can be exploited remotely. Attackers can leverage this flaw to manipulate memory, potentially leading to code execution. Despite attempts to notify the vendor, no response has been received to address this serious security risk.

Affected Version(s)

libimobiledevice 1.0

libimobiledevice 1.1

libimobiledevice 1.2

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/426297
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/426297/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116258
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ahmed0000 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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