CVE-2017-6437
CVE-2017-6437 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- CVSS v2: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Libplist Project Libplist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The base64encode function in base64.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted plist file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6437?
- The base64encode function in base64.c in libimobiledevice libplist 1.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted plist file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6437?
- CVE-2017-6437 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-2017-6437 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6437?
- CVE-2017-6437 affects Libplist Project Libplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6437?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-6437 published?
- CVE-2017-6437 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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