CVE-2025-13837
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Publication date: 2025-12-01

Last updated on: 2026-03-03

Assigner: Python Software Foundation

Description
When loading a plist file, the plistlib module reads data in size specified by the file itself, meaning a malicious file can cause OOM and DoS issues
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Published
2025-12-01
Last Modified
2026-03-03
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-01
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2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-13837
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python plistlib 4.0
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs in the plistlib module when loading a plist file. The module reads data in a size specified by the file itself, which means a maliciously crafted plist file can cause the program to consume excessive memory (Out Of Memory - OOM) and potentially lead to Denial of Service (DoS).

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can supply a specially crafted plist file that causes the application using plistlib to consume excessive memory, potentially crashing the application or making it unavailable, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

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