SB2017012704 - Arch Linux update for libimobiledevice 



SB2017012704 - Arch Linux update for libimobiledevice

Published: January 27, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017012704
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Access bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5104)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the socket_create function in common/socket.c in libimobiledevice and libusbmuxd. A remote attacker can connect to an IPv4 TCP socket, bypass intended access restrictions and communicate with services on iOS devices.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.