SB2016103102 - Remote code execution in Apple iTunes
Published: October 31, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016103102
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7578)
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness is due to input validation flaw. By persuading the victim to load a specially crafted web content, a remote attacker can trigger a memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.