Apple iTunes 9.0.0/9.0.1/9.0.2/9.0.3 resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple iTunes 9.0.0/9.0.1/9.0.2/9.0.3. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2010-0531. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iTunes 9.0.0/9.0.1/9.0.2/9.0.3 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apple iTunes before 9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted MP4 podcast file.

The weakness was disclosed 03/31/2010 with Sourcefire VRT (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-0531. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 45389 (iTunes < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117434 (Apple iTunes Code Execution and Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2010-03-30-2)).

Upgrading to version 9.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (45389), SecurityFocus (BID 39113†), Secunia (SA39135†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25245†). The entries VDB-52498, VDB-52158, VDB-52157 and VDB-52156 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 45389
Nessus Name: iTunes < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
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OpenVAS ID: 800495
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Apr10
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 9.0.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Organization: Sourcefire VRT
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-0531 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0531
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52497

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SecurityFocus: 39113 - Apple iTunes MP4 File Processing Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 39135
Vulnerability Center: 25245 - Apple ITunes Prior to 9.1 Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted MP4 Podcast File, Medium

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Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/04/2026 11:49
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (63), 02/22/2017 10:54 (9), 09/06/2021 14:42 (4), 09/06/2021 14:45 (1), 03/20/2025 19:01 (17), 05/04/2026 11:49 (1)
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