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.
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+e37ca00-0.2 | — |
| Debian 13 | libplist | 1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.2 | — |
| Debian 12 | libplist | 1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.2 | — |
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 1
- SUSE-SU-2017:2201-1 Security update for libplist SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026