CVE-2017-6439
low-risk
Published 2017-03-15
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.12% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.0/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Libplist
Affected Vendors
References (8)
23
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
17/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal