CVE-2012-0637: 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

64 affected components
Apple iTunes<=10.5.3
Apple iTunes=4.0.0
Apple iTunes=4.0.1
Apple iTunes=4.1.0
Apple iTunes=4.2.0
Apple iTunes=4.5.0
Apple iTunes=4.6.0
Apple iTunes=4.7.0
Apple iTunes=4.7.1
Apple iTunes=4.7.2
Apple iTunes=4.8.0
Apple iTunes=4.9.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.0
Apple iTunes=6.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.2
Apple iTunes=6.0.3
Apple iTunes=6.0.4
Apple iTunes=6.0.5
Apple iTunes=7.0.0
Apple iTunes=7.0.1
Apple iTunes=7.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.1.0
Apple iTunes=7.1.1
Apple iTunes=7.2.0
Apple iTunes=7.3.0
Apple iTunes=7.3.1
Apple iTunes=7.3.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.0
Apple iTunes=7.4.1
Apple iTunes=7.4.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.3
Apple iTunes=7.5.0
Apple iTunes=7.6.0
Apple iTunes=7.6.1
Apple iTunes=7.6.2
Apple iTunes=7.7.0
Apple iTunes=7.7.1
Apple iTunes=8.0.0
Apple iTunes=8.0.1
Apple iTunes=9.0.0
Apple iTunes=9.0.1
Apple iTunes=9.0.2
Apple iTunes=9.0.3
Apple iTunes=9.1
Apple iTunes=9.1.1
Apple iTunes=9.2
Apple iTunes=9.2.1
Apple iTunes=10.0
Apple iTunes=10.0.1
Apple iTunes=10.1
Apple iTunes=10.1.1
Apple iTunes=10.1.2
Apple iTunes=10.2
Apple iTunes=10.3
Apple iTunes=10.3.1
Apple iTunes=10.4
Apple iTunes=10.4.1
Apple iTunes=10.5
Apple iTunes=10.5.1
Apple iTunes=10.5.2
Apple WebKit
Apple Safari<=5.1.4

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-2012-0637?

CVE-2012-0637 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0637?

To fix CVE-2012-0637, update your Apple iTunes to version 10.6 or later.

3

Which versions of iTunes are affected by CVE-2012-0637?

CVE-2012-0637 affects Apple iTunes versions up to and including 10.5.2.

4

Can CVE-2012-0637 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0637 can be exploited remotely via manipulated iTunes Store browsing.

5

What type of attacks does CVE-2012-0637 enable?

CVE-2012-0637 enables man-in-the-middle attacks potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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