How severe is CVE-2017-5835?

CVE-2017-5835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5835?

CVE-2017-5835 affects Libimobiledevice Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5835?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5835 published?

CVE-2017-5835 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5835

CVE-2017-5835 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libimobiledevice Libplist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Libimobiledevice Libplist
Published: 2017-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (large memory allocation and crash) via vectors involving an offset size of zero.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5835?: libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (large memory allocation and crash) via vectors involving an offset size of zero.
How severe is CVE-2017-5835?: CVE-2017-5835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5835?: CVE-2017-5835 affects Libimobiledevice Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5835 published?: CVE-2017-5835 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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