CVE-2017-6438

libplist: Heap-based buffer overflow in parse_unicode_node

Published Mar 15, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_unicode_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) and possibly code execution via a crafted plist file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-15495 Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_unicode_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) and possibly code execution via a crafted plist file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:25 PM
Reserved
Mar 2, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 15, 2017, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:22 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 24, 2017, 12:00 AM