RLSA-2026:98105: Important: libimobiledevice security update
libimobiledevice is a library for connecting to mobile devices including phones and music players
Security Fix(es):
libimobiledevice: libimobiledevice: Denial of Service via double free in servicereceive (CVE-2026-116260)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
rocky-linux/libimobiledeviceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:1.2.0-18.el8_10
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The supplied CVSS vector indicates the issue is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity and requires no privileges or user interaction.
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
The advisory identifies a double-free flaw in service_receive that can cause a denial of service. The CVSS vector also indicates low impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which software should be prioritized for remediation?
Systems using the Rocky Linux libimobiledevice package should be prioritized, particularly where the library is exposed to connections from untrusted sources.