Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple iTunes

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU44002

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0677

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple iTunes before 10.6.3. A remote attacker can use a crafted .m3u playlist. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

iTunes: 10.0 - 10.6

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jun/msg00000.html
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17016

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.