libimobiledevice up to 1.4.0 AFC File src/afc.c afc_file_open bytes out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libimobiledevice up to 1.4.0. The affected element is the function afc_file_open of the file src/afc.c of the component AFC File Handler. The manipulation of the argument bytes results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-116261. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libimobiledevice up to 1.4.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function afc_file_open of the file src/afc.c of the component AFC File Handler. The manipulation of the argument bytes with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The advisory is shared for download at bohmid-com.vercel.app. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-116261. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at bohmid-com.vercel.app. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-109778). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/25/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bohmid-com.vercel.app
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-116261 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-116261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426300
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2026 18:49
Updated: 10/26/2026 15:06
Changes: 10/25/2026 18:49 (56), 10/26/2026 15:06 (1)
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Submitter: ahmed0000
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #1009970: libimobiledevice fa0f79190142bc309307967c058f89c1b36eb6b8 - version 1.4.0 heap pointer leak (by ahmed0000)

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