CVE-2017-5209 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-5209: The base64decode function in base64.c in libimobiledevice libplist through 1.12 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via split encoded Apple Property List data.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-5209 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libplist→ fixed in1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.1urgency: low
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libplist
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libplist→ fixed in1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.1urgency: low
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libplist
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libplist→ fixed in1.12+git+1+e37ca00-0.1urgency: low
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libplist
```

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