CVE-2013-0996: Medium severity Apple iTunes vulnerability
WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 11.0.3, 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 WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2013-05-16-1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0996?
CVE-2013-0996 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0996?
To mitigate CVE-2013-0996, update Apple iTunes to version 11.0.3 or later as it includes the necessary security patch.
What versions of Apple iTunes are affected by CVE-2013-0996?
CVE-2013-0996 affects Apple iTunes versions up to and including 11.0.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-0996 facilitate?
CVE-2013-0996 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks that could lead to code execution or application crashes.
Was CVE-2013-0996 publicly disclosed?
Yes, CVE-2013-0996 was publicly disclosed as part of a security announcement by Apple in June 2013.