CVE-2012-0677 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash Apple iTunes by tricking users into opening a malicious .m3u 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-2012-0677?
CVE-2012-0677 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 12 Jun 2012. 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 Apple iTunes before 10.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .m3u playlist.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0677?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0677?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0677 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-2012-0677 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0677 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w699-h5p9-7m5f.