Heap-based buffer overflow in iTunes - CVE-2012-0677

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Heap-based buffer overflow in iTunes - CVE-2012-0677

Published: June 12, 2012 / Updated: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU44002
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
iTunes

Detailed vulnerability 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2012-0677

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

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