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Mageia 9 usbmuxd Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability MGASA-2026-0039

MGASA-2026-0039 - Updated usbmuxd packages fix security vulnerability. MGASA-2026-0039 - Updated usbmuxd packages fix security vulnerability Publication date: 16 Feb 2026 URL: https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2026-0039.html Type: security Affected Mageia releases: 9 CVE: CVE-2025-66004 Description: Local privilege escalation in usbmuxd from arbitrary local user to usbmux. (CVE-2025-66004) References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=35118 - https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00034.html - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-66004 SRPMS: - 9/core/usbmuxd-1.1.1-3.1.mga9 . Updated usbmuxd packages in Mageia address local privilege escalation vulnerability CVE-2025-66004.. usbmuxd security, Mageia update, privilege escalation, CVE-2025-66004. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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

A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in usbmuxd, a multiplexor daemon used to coordinate USB connections from and to Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod). Exploiting this vulnerability enables an unprivileged user to create and delete files named `*.plist` (and, in some cases, arbitrarily named) as the user. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-6125-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Yves-Alexis Perez February 09, 2026 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : usbmuxd CVE ID : CVE-2025-66004 Debian Bug : 1122507 A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in usbmuxd, a multiplexor daemon used to coordinate USB connections from and to Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod). 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/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Path traversal vulnerability in usbmuxd allows file manipulation via unprivileged user. Immediate action recommended for Debian users.. Debian Security, usbmuxd, path traversal, unprivileged access, security advisory. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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openSUSE: usbmuxd Local Privilege Escalation Risk - CVE-2025-66004

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for usbmuxd Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:0042-1 Release Date: 2026-01-06T10:35:00Z Rating: moderate References: * bsc#1254302 Cross-References: * CVE-2025-66004 CVSS scores: * CVE-2025-66004 ( SUSE ): 5.1 CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:L/SA:L * CVE-2025-66004 ( SUSE ): 5.7 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L * CVE-2025-66004 ( NVD ): 5.1 CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X * CVE-2025-66004 ( NVD ): 5.7 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Affected Products: * openSUSE Leap 15.4 * openSUSE Leap 15.6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP7 * SUSE Package Hub 15 15-SP7 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for usbmuxd fixes the following issues: * CVE-2025-66004: Fixed LPE from nobody to usbmux (bsc#1254302) ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Package Hub 15 15-SP7 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Packagehub-Subpackages-15-SP7-2026-42=1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP7 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Product-WE-15-SP7-2026-42=1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 zypper in -t patch SUSE-2026-42=1 * openSUSE Leap 15.6 zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2026-42=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Package Hub 15 15-SP7 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x) * usbmuxd-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debugsource-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 *usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP7 (x86_64) * usbmuxd-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debugsource-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64 i586) * usbmuxd-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debugsource-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 (x86_64) * usbmuxd-32bit-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 (aarch64_ilp32) * usbmuxd-64bit-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.6 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * usbmuxd-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debugsource-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.6 (x86_64) * usbmuxd-32bit-debuginfo-1.1.1-150400.3.3.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-66004.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1254302 . A security advisory for openSUSE addresses a moderate local privilege escalation issue in usbmuxd, detail included.. usbmuxd security update, openSUSE usbmuxd, linux security advisory. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Debian 11: usbmuxd Important File Deletion Threat DLA-4417-1 CVE-2025-66004

It was discovered that usbmuxd, USB multiplexor daemon for iPhone and iPod Touch devices, incorrectly handled certain paths received with the SavePairRecord command. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to delete and write files named *.plist in arbitrary locations. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version. Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4417-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Utkarsh Gupta December 21, 2025 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS Package : usbmuxd Version : 1.1.1-2+deb11u1 CVE ID : CVE-2025-66004 Debian Bug : 1122507 It was discovered that usbmuxd, USB multiplexor daemon for iPhone and iPod Touch devices, incorrectly handled certain paths received with the SavePairRecord command. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to delete and write files named *.plist in arbitrary locations. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version 1.1.1-2+deb11u1. 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 LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . Local attacker could exploit usbmuxd issue to manipulate plist files; upgrade recommended for Debian 11 users.. usbmuxd security update, Debian LTS, file manipulation, security advisory. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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SUSE: usbmuxd Moderate Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability 2025:4435-1

An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed.. # Security update for usbmuxd Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2025:4435-1 Release Date: 2025-12-17T13:32:55Z Rating: moderate References: * bsc#1254302 Cross-References: * CVE-2025-66004 CVSS scores: * CVE-2025-66004 ( SUSE ): 5.1 CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:L/SA:L * CVE-2025-66004 ( SUSE ): 5.7 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L * CVE-2025-66004 ( NVD ): 5.1 CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X * CVE-2025-66004 ( NVD ): 5.7 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for usbmuxd fixes the following issues: * CVE-2025-66004: Fixed LPE from nobody to usbmux (bsc#1254302) ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-LTSS-EXTENDED-SECURITY-2025-4435=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security (x86_64) * usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.1.0-14.3.1 * usbmuxd-1.1.0-14.3.1 * usbmuxd-debugsource-1.1.0-14.3.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-66004.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1254302 . Update for SUSE usbmuxd resolves a moderate risk local privilege escalation issue, affecting multiple server products.. usbmuxd security,SUSE update,local privilege escalation,linux administration. . LinuxSecurity.comTeam

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Ubuntu 25.10 usbmuxd Important File Overwrite CVE-2025-66004

usbmuxd could be made to overwrite files.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7929-1 December 15, 2025 usbmuxd vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 25.10 - Ubuntu 25.04 - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Summary: usbmuxd could be made to overwrite files. Software Description: - usbmuxd: USB multiplexor daemon for iPhone and iPod Touch devices Details: It was discovered that usbmuxd incorrectly handled certain paths received with the SavePairRecord command. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to delete and write files named *.plist in arbitrary locations. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 25.10 usbmuxd 1.1.1-6ubuntu0.25.10.1 Ubuntu 25.04 usbmuxd 1.1.1-6ubuntu0.25.04.1 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS usbmuxd 1.1.1-5~exp3ubuntu2.1 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS usbmuxd 1.1.1-2ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7929-1 CVE-2025-66004 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usbmuxd/1.1.1-6ubuntu0.25.10.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usbmuxd/1.1.1-6ubuntu0.25.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usbmuxd/1.1.1-5~exp3ubuntu2.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usbmuxd/1.1.1-2ubuntu0.1 . The usbmuxd issue in Ubuntu could permit local file overwrite, highlighting the importance of timely updates.. usbmuxd update, Ubuntu security, local file overwrite. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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SUSE: 2016:1640-1 Critical: OpenSSL, Network Vulnerability Patch

An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.. SUSE Security Update: Security update for libimobiledevice, usbmuxd ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2016:1639-1 Rating: important References: #982014 Cross-References: CVE-2016-5104 Affected Products: SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12-SP1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available. Description: libimobiledevice, usbmuxd were updated to fix one security issue. This security issue was fixed: - CVE-2016-5104: Sockets listening on INADDR_ANY instead of only locally (982014). Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE Security Update use YaST online_update. Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-WE-12-SP1-2016-973=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-WE-12-2016-973=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SDK-12-SP1-2016-973=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SDK-12-2016-973=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP1-2016-973=1 - SUSE LinuxEnterprise Server 12: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-2016-973=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-DESKTOP-12-SP1-2016-973=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-DESKTOP-12-2016-973=1 To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch". Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP1 (x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 (x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP1 (ppc64le s390x x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-devel-1.1.5-6.1 libusbmuxd-devel-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debugsource-1.0.8-12.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 (ppc64le s390x x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-devel-1.1.5-6.1 libusbmuxd-devel-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debugsource-1.0.8-12.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP1 (ppc64le s390x x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 libusbmuxd2-1.0.8-12.1 libusbmuxd2-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debugsource-1.0.8-12.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (ppc64le s390x x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 libusbmuxd2-1.0.8-12.1 libusbmuxd2-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debugsource-1.0.8-12.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12-SP1(x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 libusbmuxd2-1.0.8-12.1 libusbmuxd2-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debugsource-1.0.8-12.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 (x86_64): libimobiledevice-debugsource-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice-tools-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-1.1.5-6.1 libimobiledevice4-debuginfo-1.1.5-6.1 libusbmuxd2-1.0.8-12.1 libusbmuxd2-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debuginfo-1.0.8-12.1 usbmuxd-debugsource-1.0.8-12.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5104.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/982014 . SUSE Security Update addressing vulnerabilities in libimobiledevice and usbmuxd resolves a critical security concern impacting various distributions.. SUSE Linux Enterprise, Security Update, libimobiledevice, usbmuxd. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Gentoo: GLSA-202304-05 Moderate: libxml2 Memory Leak Vulnerability

A buffer overflow vulnerability in usbmuxd could result in the execution of arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201203-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: usbmuxd: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code Date: March 06, 2012 Bugs: #399409 ID: 201203-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A buffer overflow vulnerability in usbmuxd could result in the execution of arbitrary code. Background ========= usbmuxd is a USB multiplex daemon for use with Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-pda/usbmuxd < 1.0.7-r1 > = 1.0.7-r1 Description ========== The "receive_packet()" function in libusbmuxd.c contains a boundary error when parsing the "SerialNumber" field of a USB device, which could cause a heap-based buffer overflow. Impact ===== An attacker could gain physical access or entice a user to connect to a malicious USB device, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the "usbmux" user. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All usbmuxd users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =app-pda/usbmuxd-1.0.7-r1" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2012-0065 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-0065 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the GentooSecurity Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201203-11 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2012 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Potential for arbitrary code execution through usbmuxd buffer overflow found on Gentoo. Take action by upgrading to minimize risks immediately.. usbmuxd, buffer overflow, execution risk, malicious USB, Gentoo security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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