Memory Corruption Vulnerability in libimobiledevice Affects Device Info Handler
CVE-2026-116259

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

libimobiledevice

Status
Libimobiledevice
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-116259?

A security flaw exists in libimobiledevice up to version 1.4.0, specifically in the afc_get_device_info_key function within the Device Info Handler component. A local manipulation of the argument 'Value' can lead to memory corruption, posing a significant threat to systems using this library. The exploit has been publicly released, enabling potential attackers to execute harmful activities on vulnerable installations. Despite early disclosure attempts to the vendor, there has been no response to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

libimobiledevice 1.0

libimobiledevice 1.1

libimobiledevice 1.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-116259 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/426298
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/426298/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116259
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
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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