CVE-2017-5834

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: March 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/4

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96022

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/89

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00002.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6