CVE-2017-5834

libplist: Heap-buffer overflow in parse_dict_node

Published Mar 3, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The parse_dict_node function in bplist.c in libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-840-1 libplist security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2168-1 libplist security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-14911 The parse_dict_node function in bplist.c in libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via a crafted file.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00426}

epss

{'score': 0.00504}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:11 PM
Reserved
Feb 1, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 3, 2017, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:21 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 18, 2017, 12:00 AM