CVE-2012-3621: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2012
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Updated

WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1.

Affected Software

136 affected components
Apple iTunes<=10.6.3
Apple iTunes=4.0.0
Apple iTunes=4.0.0
Apple iTunes=4.0.1
Apple iTunes=4.0.1
Apple iTunes=4.1.0
Apple iTunes=4.1.0
Apple iTunes=4.2.0
Apple iTunes=4.2.0
Apple iTunes=4.5
Apple iTunes=4.5
Apple iTunes=4.5.0
Apple iTunes=4.5.0
Apple iTunes=4.6
Apple iTunes=4.6
Apple iTunes=4.6.0
Apple iTunes=4.6.0
Apple iTunes=4.7
Apple iTunes=4.7
Apple iTunes=4.7.0
Apple iTunes=4.7.0
Apple iTunes=4.7.1
Apple iTunes=4.7.1
Apple iTunes=4.7.1
Apple iTunes=4.7.2
Apple iTunes=4.8.0
Apple iTunes=4.8.0
Apple iTunes=4.9.0
Apple iTunes=4.9.0
Apple iTunes=5.0
Apple iTunes=5.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.1
Apple iTunes=5.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.0
Apple iTunes=6.0.0
Apple iTunes=6.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.2
Apple iTunes=6.0.2
Apple iTunes=6.0.2
Apple iTunes=6.0.3
Apple iTunes=6.0.3
Apple iTunes=6.0.4
Apple iTunes=6.0.4
Apple iTunes=6.0.4
Apple iTunes=6.0.5
Apple iTunes=6.0.5
Apple iTunes=7.0.0
Apple iTunes=7.0.0
Apple iTunes=7.0.1
Apple iTunes=7.0.1
Apple iTunes=7.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.1.0
Apple iTunes=7.1.0
Apple iTunes=7.1.1
Apple iTunes=7.1.1
Apple iTunes=7.2.0
Apple iTunes=7.2.0
Apple iTunes=7.3.0
Apple iTunes=7.3.0
Apple iTunes=7.3.1
Apple iTunes=7.3.1
Apple iTunes=7.3.2
Apple iTunes=7.3.2
Apple iTunes=7.3.2
Apple iTunes=7.4
Apple iTunes=7.4
Apple iTunes=7.4.0
Apple iTunes=7.4.0
Apple iTunes=7.4.1
Apple iTunes=7.4.1
Apple iTunes=7.4.1
Apple iTunes=7.4.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.3
Apple iTunes=7.4.3
Apple iTunes=7.5
Apple iTunes=7.5
Apple iTunes=7.5.0
Apple iTunes=7.5.0
Apple iTunes=7.6
Apple iTunes=7.6.0
Apple iTunes=7.6.0
Apple iTunes=7.6.1
Apple iTunes=7.6.1
Apple iTunes=7.6.1
Apple iTunes=7.6.2
Apple iTunes=7.6.2
Apple iTunes=7.7
Apple iTunes=7.7.0
Apple iTunes=7.7.0
Apple iTunes=7.7.1
Apple iTunes=7.7.1
Apple iTunes=7.7.1
Apple iTunes=8.0.0
Apple iTunes=8.0.0
Apple iTunes=8.0.1
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=10.1.1.4
Apple iTunes=10.1.2
Apple iTunes=10.2
Apple iTunes=10.2.2.12
Apple iTunes=10.3
Apple iTunes=10.3.1
Apple iTunes=10.4
Apple iTunes=10.4.0.80
Apple iTunes=10.4.1
Apple iTunes=10.4.1.10
Apple iTunes=10.5
Apple iTunes=10.5.1
Apple iTunes=10.5.1.42
Apple iTunes=10.5.2
Apple iTunes=10.5.3
Apple iTunes=10.6
Apple iTunes=10.6.1
Apple iPhone OS<=6.0.2
Apple iPhone OS=6.0
Apple iPhone OS=6.0.1

Event History

Sep 13, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3621?

CVE-2012-3621 has a severity rating reflecting a high risk of arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3621?

To fix CVE-2012-3621, upgrade to the latest version of Apple iTunes that is beyond 10.6.3.

3

What versions of iTunes are affected by CVE-2012-3621?

CVE-2012-3621 affects all versions of Apple iTunes prior to 10.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3621?

CVE-2012-3621 is a memory corruption vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

5

Can CVE-2012-3621 affect macOS?

Yes, CVE-2012-3621 can affect macOS systems running vulnerable versions of iTunes.

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