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Short Name

HTTP:STC:ITUNES-PL

Severity

High

Recommended

No

Recommended Action

Drop

Category

HTTP

Keywords

Illegal iTunes Playlist URL

Release Date

2005/02/10

Update Number

1213

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: Illegal iTunes Playlist URL


This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in iTunes parsing handler. iTunes 4.7 is vulnerable. Attackers can submit iTunes play lists that refer to illegal URLs, which can create a denial-of-service condition or allow them to execute arbitrary code.

Extended Description

Apple iTunes is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability. This issue is exposed when the application parses 'm3u' and 'pls' playlist files. As these files may originate from an external source, this issue is considered remotely exploitable. If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it will result in execution of arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application.

Affected Products

  • Apple iTunes 4.2.0 .72
  • Apple iTunes 4.5.0
  • Apple iTunes 4.6.0
  • Apple iTunes 4.7.0

References

  • BugTraq: 12238
  • CVE: CVE-2005-0043
  • URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
  • URL: http://www.sans.org/newsletters/risk/display.php?v=4&i=2#widely3

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