Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the plist_from_bin function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice/libplist before 2017-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted plist file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libimobiledevice | Libplist | <= 1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/103VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00002.html
- https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/103VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7982?
CVE-2017-7982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the plist_from_bin function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice/libplist before 2017-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and applica...
How severe is CVE-2017-7982?
CVE-2017-7982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libimobiledevice Libplist.