Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2017-6437
Summary
The "base64encode" function in "base64.c" in libimobiledevice libplist through 1.12 allows local users to cause a Denial of Service (Out-of-Bounds Read) via a crafted plist file.
- LOW
- LOCAL
- NONE
- UNCHANGED
- REQUIRED
- LOW
- NONE
- HIGH
CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read
Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.
Advisory Timeline
- Published