CVE-2026-116260 Details
Description
A weakness has been identified in libimobiledevice up to 1.4.0. This issue affects the function service_receive of the file src/afc.c of the component AFC Service. Executing a manipulation can lead to double free. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A double free vulnerability has been identified in libimobiledevice versions through 1.4.0, specifically within the AFC Service component. The issue arises in the service_receive function of src/afc.c, where improper handling of peer-controlled data lengths leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and a public exploit is available.
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Assessed Oct 26, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 31, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bohmid-com.vercel.app/#/article/blog-afc-writeup | [email protected] | BundleExploitTechnical Analysis |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116260 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1009969 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/426299 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/426299/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-415 | Double Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libimobiledevice | <= 1.4.0 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |