How severe is CVE-2017-6435?

CVE-2017-6435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6435?

CVE-2017-6435 affects Libplist Project Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6435?

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

When was CVE-2017-6435 published?

CVE-2017-6435 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6435

CVE-2017-6435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libplist Project Libplist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Libplist Project Libplist
Published: 2017-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The parse_string_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted plist file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6435?: The parse_string_node function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted plist file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6435?: CVE-2017-6435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6435?: CVE-2017-6435 affects Libplist Project Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6435 published?: CVE-2017-6435 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libplist_project:libplist:1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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