CVE-2012-3701: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 13 2012(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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iTunes | <=10.6.3 | |
| iTunes | =4.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =4.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =4.1.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.1.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.2.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.2.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.5 | |
| iTunes | =4.5 | |
| iTunes | =4.5.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.5.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.6 | |
| iTunes | =4.6 | |
| iTunes | =4.6.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.6.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.7 | |
| iTunes | =4.7 | |
| iTunes | =4.7.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.7.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.7.1 | |
| iTunes | =4.7.1 | |
| iTunes | =4.7.1 | |
| iTunes | =4.7.2 | |
| iTunes | =4.8.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.8.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.9.0 | |
| iTunes | =4.9.0 | |
| iTunes | =5.0 | |
| iTunes | =5.0 | |
| iTunes | =5.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =5.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =5.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =5.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.3 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.3 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.4 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.4 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.4 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.5 | |
| iTunes | =6.0.5 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.1.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.1.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.1.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.1.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.2.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.2.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.3.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.4 | |
| iTunes | =7.4 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.3 | |
| iTunes | =7.4.3 | |
| iTunes | =7.5 | |
| iTunes | =7.5 | |
| iTunes | =7.5.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.5.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.6 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.6.2 | |
| iTunes | =7.7 | |
| iTunes | =7.7.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.7.0 | |
| iTunes | =7.7.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.7.1 | |
| iTunes | =7.7.1 | |
| iTunes | =8.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =8.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =8.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =8.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =9.0.0 | |
| iTunes | =9.0.1 | |
| iTunes | =9.0.2 | |
| iTunes | =9.0.3 | |
| iTunes | =9.1 | |
| iTunes | =9.1.1 | |
| iTunes | =9.2 | |
| iTunes | =9.2.1 | |
| 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 | |
| iTunes | =10.6.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=6.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =6.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =6.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5502
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5642
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55534
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78514
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17445
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3701?
CVE-2012-3701 has been classified with a critical severity level, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3701?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3701, upgrade your Apple iTunes to version 10.7 or later to protect against the vulnerability.
What applications are affected by CVE-2012-3701?
CVE-2012-3701 affects several versions of Apple iTunes prior to 10.7, including various versions from 4.0.0 up to 10.6.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-3701 enable?
CVE-2012-3701 enables remote code execution attacks and potential denial of service through manipulated web content.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3701 if I cannot update immediately?
As a temporary measure, avoid visiting untrusted websites while using affected versions of iTunes until a proper update can be performed.
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- canonical/itunes
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- version/itunes/9.0.2
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- version/itunes/10.6
- version/itunes/10.6.1
- canonical/istyle @cosme iphone os
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/6.0.2
- version/istyle @cosme iphone os/6.0
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