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

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2012-0677

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

• Exploit #6443 - Apple iTunes 10.6.1.7 - Extended m3u Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (June 17, 2021)
• Exploit #4462 - Apple iTunes 10.6.1.7 - '.m3u' Playlist File Walking Heap Buffer Overflow (August 11, 2020)
• Exploit #4354 - Apple iTunes 10 - Extended M3U Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (August 11, 2020)

External References

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

Related Security Bulletins

• Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple iTunes