Remote code execution in Apple iTunes

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU1096

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7578

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update to version 12.5.2.

Vulnerable software versions

iTunes: 7.3.2 - 12.5.2

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207274

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.