#VU1096 Remote code execution in iTunes - CVE-2016-7578

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1096

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7578

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iTunes
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Apple Inc.

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

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207274

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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.