CVE-2017-7982: Integer overflow in the plist_from_bin function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice/libplist before 2017-04-19 all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-7982?

libplist: upgrade to newer than 1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-7982 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7982 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-7982 affect?

CVE-2017-7982 affects libplist. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Integer overflow in the plist_from_bin function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice/libplist before 2017-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted plist file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-7982?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2017-7982 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting libplist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the plist_from_bin function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice/libplist before 2017-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted plist file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2017-04-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libimobiledevice

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-20 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libimobiledevice libplist UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.12

Fixed in: newer than 1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libplist || rpm -q libplist || libplist --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libplist

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libplist

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-7982?

libplist: upgrade to newer than 1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7982 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7982 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-7982 affect?

CVE-2017-7982 affects libplist. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Integer overflow in the plist_from_bin function in bplist.c in libimobiledevice/libplist before 2017-04-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted plist file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7982?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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