CVE-2026-116261 Details
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in libimobiledevice up to 1.4.0. Impacted is the function afc_file_open of the file src/afc.c of the component AFC File Handler. The manipulation of the argument bytes leads to out-of-bounds read. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A security vulnerability allowing for an out-of-bounds read has been identified in libimobiledevice versions prior to 1.4.0. The issue arises in the AFC File Handler component, specifically within the afc_file_open function in src/afc.c. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely.
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Assessed Oct 26, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 2, 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] | BundleTechnical Analysis |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116261 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1009970 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/426300 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/426300/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |