CVE-2017-6440 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The parse_data_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted plist file.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libplist Project	Libplist	1.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-190 CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97583
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/99ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97583
https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/99ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6440?

CVE-2017-6440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The parse_data_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via a crafted plist file.

How severe is CVE-2017-6440?

CVE-2017-6440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6440?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libplist Project Libplist.