Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5836
The plist_free_data function in plist.c in libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving an integer node that is treated as a PLIST_KEY and then triggers an invalid free.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5836
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.26%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 63 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5836
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5836
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The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5836
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/4
oss-security - Re: CVE request: multiples vulnerabilities in libplistMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6
oss-security - CVE request: multiples vulnerabilities in libplistMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/86
Issue in plist_free_data plist.c:185 · Issue #86 · libimobiledevice/libplist · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96022
libplist Multiple Local Heap Buffer Overflow and Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities
Products affected by CVE-2017-5836
- cpe:2.3:a:libimobiledevice:libplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*