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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libplist | 1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libplist | 1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libplist | 1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.1 | — |
| Debian 8 | libplist | 1.11-3+deb8u1 | DLA-2168-1 |
| Debian 7 | libplist | 1.8-1+deb7u3 | DLA-870-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | libplist | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | libplist | 1.12-20.3.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:2201-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | libplist | 1.12-20.3.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:2201-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | libplist | 1.12-20.3.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:2201-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | libplist | 1.12-20.3.2 | SUSE-SU-2017:2201-1 |
Advisories 3
- DLA-870-1 libplist - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-2168-1 libplist - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:2201-1 Security update for libplist SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026