CVE-2011-2866: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 8, 2012
·
Updated

WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.6, 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-2012-03-07-1.

Affected Software

63 affected components
Apple iTunes=6.0.2
Apple iTunes=4.7.2
Apple iTunes=10.5.2
Apple iTunes=7.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.1
Apple iTunes=7.3.2
Apple iTunes=10.0.1
Apple iTunes=7.4.0
Apple iTunes=6.0.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.0
Apple iTunes=10.0
Apple iTunes=7.4.2
Apple iTunes=10.1.1
Apple iTunes=9.2.1
Apple iTunes=10.1
Apple iTunes=7.1.1
Apple iTunes=4.0.1
Apple iTunes=10.3.1
Apple iTunes=4.0.0
Apple iTunes=10.4
Apple iTunes=8.0.0
Apple iTunes=7.6.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.5
Apple iTunes=9.2
Apple iTunes=9.0.0
Apple iTunes=4.5.0
Apple iTunes=10.4.1
Apple iTunes=4.7.0
Apple iTunes=7.7.0
Apple iTunes=9.1
Apple iTunes=4.9.0
Apple iTunes=9.0.3
Apple iTunes=10.5
Apple iTunes=10.5.1
Apple iTunes=7.0.1
Apple iTunes=7.3.0
Apple iTunes=6.0.1
Apple iTunes=9.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.4
Apple iTunes=7.2.0
Apple iTunes=10.1.2
Apple iTunes=7.6.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.3
Apple iTunes=4.6.0
Apple iTunes=4.1.0
Apple iTunes=9.1.1
Apple iTunes=7.3.1
Apple iTunes=4.2.0
Apple iTunes=10.2
Apple iTunes=9.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.7.1
Apple iTunes=4.8.0
Apple iTunes<=10.5.3
Apple iTunes=7.4.3
Apple iTunes=7.6.2
Apple iTunes=7.5.0
Apple iTunes=7.1.0
Apple WebKit
Apple iTunes=7.0.0
Apple iTunes=4.7.1
Apple iTunes=8.0.1
Apple iTunes=10.3

Event History

Mar 8, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2866?

CVE-2011-2866 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2866?

To mitigate CVE-2011-2866, upgrade to a secure version of Apple iTunes that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What are the impacts of CVE-2011-2866?

CVE-2011-2866 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service when browsing the iTunes Store.

4

Which versions of Apple iTunes are affected by CVE-2011-2866?

CVE-2011-2866 affects multiple versions of Apple iTunes, including 6.0.2, 10.5.2, and earlier versions up to 10.5.3.

5

Is CVE-2011-2866 related to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2011-2866 is a different vulnerability than others listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1.

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