Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5209
The base64decode function in base64.c in libimobiledevice libplist through 1.12 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via split encoded Apple Property List data.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-5209
- cpe:2.3:a:libimobiledevice:libplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5209
0.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5209
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.4
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
10.0
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.1
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
5.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5209
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5209
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https://github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/commit/3a55ddd3c4c11ce75a86afbefd085d8d397ff957
base64: Rework base64decode to handle split encoded data correctly · libimobiledevice/libplist@3a55ddd · GitHubPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95385
Libimobiledevice Libplist CVE-2017-5209 Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/04/msg00002.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2168-1] libplist security update
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