SB2012030902 - Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes

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SB2012030902 - Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes

Published: March 9, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012030902
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0617)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References