CVE-2009-2817 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash Apple iTunes by tricking users into opening a malicious .pls playlist file.
- 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-2009-2817?
CVE-2009-2817 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 24 Sep 2009. 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 9.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .pls file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2817 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-2009-2817 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2817 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79wj-8p7q-rfq7.