Apple iTunes 10.6.3 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple iTunes 10.6.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-3654. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iTunes 10.6.3 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown part 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 published 09/12/2012 by Martin Barbella (SkyLined) with Google Chrome Security Team as APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1 as confirmed posting (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3654 since 06/19/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62216 (Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78548), Tenable (62216), SecurityFocus (BID 55534†), OSVDB (85415†) and Secunia (SA50577†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4607, VDB-4576, VDB-4572 and VDB-4615. 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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Nessus ID: 62216
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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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: Martin Barbella (SkyLined)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6240

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X-Force: 78548 - Apple iTunes WebKit CVE-2012-3654 code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 55534 - WebKit Multiple Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50577 - Apple Safari for Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 85415
Vulnerability Center: 36596 - Apple iTunes \x3C10.7 Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted Web Site - CVE-2012-3654, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2012 11:44
Updated: 12/30/2024 05:18
Changes: 09/13/2012 11:44 (81), 04/19/2017 10:30 (9), 04/12/2021 15:27 (2), 12/30/2024 05:18 (16)
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