high
7.6
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-2815: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 12 2011(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.5, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors related to iTunes Store browsing, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2011-10-11-1.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iTunes=6.0.2
iTunes=4.7.2
iTunes=7.0.2
iTunes=7.4.1
iTunes=7.3.2
iTunes=10.0.1
iTunes=7.4.0
iTunes=6.0.0
iTunes=5.0.0
iTunes=10.0
iTunes=7.4.2
iTunes=10.1.1
iTunes=9.2.1
iTunes=10.1
iTunes=7.1.1
iTunes=4.0.1
iTunes=10.3.1
iTunes=4.0.0
iTunes=10.4
iTunes=8.0.0
iTunes=7.6.1
iTunes=6.0.5
iTunes=9.2
iTunes=9.0.0
iTunes=4.5.0
iTunes=4.7.0
iTunes=7.7.0
iTunes=9.1
iTunes=4.9.0
iTunes=9.0.3
iTunes<=10.4.1
iTunes=7.0.1
iTunes=7.3.0
iTunes=6.0.1
iTunes=9.0.1
iTunes=6.0.4
iTunes=7.2.0
iTunes=10.1.2
iTunes=7.6.0
iTunes=5.0.1
iTunes=6.0.3
iTunes=4.6.0
iTunes=4.1.0
iTunes=9.1.1
iTunes=7.3.1
iTunes=4.2.0
iTunes=10.2
iTunes=9.0.2
iTunes=7.7.1
iTunes=4.8.0
iTunes=7.4.3
iTunes=7.6.2
iTunes=7.5.0
iTunes=7.1.0
WebKit
iTunes=7.0.0
iTunes=4.7.1
iTunes=8.0.1
iTunes=10.3

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2815?

    CVE-2011-2815 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2815?

    To fix CVE-2011-2815, you should upgrade to the latest version of Apple iTunes that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Apple iTunes are affected by CVE-2011-2815?

    CVE-2011-2815 affects multiple versions of Apple iTunes, including versions 4.7.2 up to 10.5.

  • What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2011-2815?

    CVE-2011-2815 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to exploit vulnerabilities while browsing the iTunes Store.

  • Can CVE-2011-2815 lead to data leakage?

    Yes, CVE-2011-2815 can potentially lead to data leakage by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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