Apple iTunes 10.6.3 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iTunes 10.6.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-3598. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iTunes 10.6.3 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 09/12/2012 with Apple as APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1 as confirmed posting (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3598 since 06/19/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The flaw has been found by using the open-source tool AddressSanitizer.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62077 (Apple iTunes < 10.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120542 (Apple Safari Prior to 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-3)).

Upgrading to version 10.7 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at apple.com. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with Spotify as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78534), Tenable (62077), SecurityFocus (BID 51041†), OSVDB (85412†) and Secunia (SA50577†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4460, VDB-4459, VDB-4461 and VDB-4607. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 62077
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 10.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802962
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Sep 12 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 10.7
Alternative: Spotify

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1
Researcher: http://www.apple.com
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3598 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6186

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X-Force: 78534 - Apple iTunes WebKit CVE-2012-3598 code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 51041
Secunia: 50577 - Apple Safari for Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 85412

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2012 11:44
Updated: 04/12/2021 12:31
Changes: 09/13/2012 11:44 (79), 04/30/2018 09:19 (9), 04/12/2021 12:31 (4)
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