Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:APPLE-ITUNES-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Apple iTunes M3U File Handling Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2012/07/02 |
Update Number |
2157 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Apple iTunes M3U File Handling Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Apple iTunes. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the application.
Extended Description
Apple iTunes is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
- Apple iTunes 10
- Apple iTunes 10.1
- Apple iTunes 10.2
- Apple iTunes 10.2.2
- Apple iTunes 10.5
- Apple iTunes 10.5.1
- Apple iTunes 10.6
References
- BugTraq: 53933
- CVE: CVE-2012-0677
- URL: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5318