CVE-2017-5209

libplist: base64decode buffer over-read via split encoded Apple Property List data

Published Jan 11, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 9.1 Critical EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The base64decode function in base64.c in libimobiledevice libplist through 1.12 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via split encoded Apple Property List data.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-811-1 libplist security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2168-1 libplist security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-14315 The base64decode function in base64.c in libimobiledevice libplist through 1.12 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via split encoded Apple Property List data.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 2:55 PM
Reserved
Jan 9, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 11, 2017, 4:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:20 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 12, 2017, 12:00 AM