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Debian usbmuxd DSA-6125-1 Path Traversal Risk CVE-2025-66004

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Calendar Grey February 9, 2026
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Path traversal vulnerability in usbmuxd allows file manipulation via unprivileged user. Immediate action recommended for Debian users.
A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in usbmuxd, a multiplexor daemon used to coordinate USB connections from and to Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod)
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Summary

Exploiting this vulnerability enables an unprivileged user to create and delete
files named `*.plist` (and, in some cases, arbitrarily named) as the user
running the daemon (`usbmux` by default).

For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 1.1.1-2+deb12u1.

For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.1.1-6+deb13u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your usbmuxd packages.

For the detailed security status of usbmuxd please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/usbmuxd

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: usbmuxd
CVE ID: CVE-2025-66004

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