CVE-2024-44157: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2024
·
Updated

A stack buffer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Apple TV 1.5.0.152 for Windows, iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows. Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected system termination.

Other sources

iTunes. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

Video Playback. A stack buffer overflow was addressed through improved input validation.

— Apple

Credit

Mads Ball, Bocheng Xiang with Fudan University, Willy R. Vasquez(The University of Texas at Austin), Srikanth Narayanaraju

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple About the security content of Apple TV for Windows<1.5.0.152
1.5.0.152
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.13.3
12.13.3
Apple Apple Tv Windows<1.5.0.152
Apple Itunes Windows<12.13.3

Event History

Oct 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44157?

CVE-2024-44157 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause unexpected system termination.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-44157?

To fix CVE-2024-44157, update iTunes for Windows to version 12.13.3 or later and Apple TV for Windows to version 1.5.0.152 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-44157?

CVE-2024-44157 affects iTunes for Windows version up to 12.13.3 and Apple TV for Windows version up to 1.5.0.152.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-44157?

CVE-2024-44157 is classified as a stack buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What can exploit CVE-2024-44157?

CVE-2024-44157 can be exploited through maliciously crafted video files that are parsed by the affected software.

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