How severe is CVE-2017-5834?

CVE-2017-5834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5834 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5834?

CVE-2017-5834 affects Libimobiledevice Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5834?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-5834 published?

CVE-2017-5834 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5834

CVE-2017-5834 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libimobiledevice Libplist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Libimobiledevice Libplist
Published: 2017-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5834?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-5834?: CVE-2017-5834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5834 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5834?: CVE-2017-5834 affects Libimobiledevice Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5834?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-5834 published?: CVE-2017-5834 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libimobiledevice:libplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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