CVE-2011-0170 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash iTunes on Windows via a crafted ICC profile in a JPEG image.
- 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-2011-0170?
CVE-2011-0170 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 3 Mar 2011. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in CoreGraphics in Apple iTunes before 10.2 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted International Color Consortium (ICC) profile in a JPEG image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0170 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-2011-0170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0170 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p55r-97rj-vp52.