CVE-2005-1248 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted MPEG4 file in Apple iTunes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1248?
CVE-2005-1248 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 16 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes before 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MPEG4 file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1248?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1248?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1248 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-1248 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1248 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qg9-h6qr-3w9j.