CVE-2012-0677: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 12 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iTunes | <=10.6.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.0 | |
| iTunes | =10.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.1.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.1.1.4 | |
| iTunes | =10.1.2 | |
| iTunes | =10.2 | |
| iTunes | =10.2.2.12 | |
| iTunes | =10.3 | |
| iTunes | =10.3.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.4 | |
| iTunes | =10.4.0.80 | |
| iTunes | =10.4.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.4.1.10 | |
| iTunes | =10.5 | |
| iTunes | =10.5.1 | |
| iTunes | =10.5.1.42 | |
| iTunes | =10.5.2 | |
| iTunes | =10.5.3 | |
| iTunes | =10.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0677?
CVE-2012-0677 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0677?
To fix CVE-2012-0677, update Apple iTunes to version 10.6.3 or later.
What versions of Apple iTunes are affected by CVE-2012-0677?
CVE-2012-0677 affects Apple iTunes versions prior to 10.6.3, including all versions from 10.0 to 10.6.2.
Can CVE-2012-0677 result in data loss?
Yes, CVE-2012-0677 can lead to application crashes that may result in temporary data loss.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-0677?
As a workaround for CVE-2012-0677, users should avoid opening .m3u playlists from untrusted sources until the software is updated.
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- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
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- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/apple
- canonical/itunes
- version/itunes/10.6.1
- version/itunes/10.0
- version/itunes/10.0.1
- version/itunes/10.1
- version/itunes/10.1.1
- version/itunes/10.1.1.4
- version/itunes/10.1.2
- version/itunes/10.2
- version/itunes/10.2.2.12
- version/itunes/10.3
- version/itunes/10.3.1
- version/itunes/10.4
- version/itunes/10.4.0.80
- version/itunes/10.4.1
- version/itunes/10.4.1.10
- version/itunes/10.5
- version/itunes/10.5.1
- version/itunes/10.5.1.42
- version/itunes/10.5.2
- version/itunes/10.5.3
- version/itunes/10.6