VDB-6252 · CVE-2012-3667 · Qualys 120376

Apple iTunes 10.6.3 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered 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 reported as CVE-2012-3667. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes 10.6.3 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality 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 Safari before 6.0, 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-2012-07-25-1.

The weakness was disclosed 09/12/2012 by Trevor Squires with propaneapp.com as APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1 as not defined posting (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3667 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 flaw has been found by using the open-source tool AddressSanitizer.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120376 (Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-07-25-1)).

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 entries VDB-4607, VDB-4576, VDB-4572 and VDB-4615 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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OpenVAS ID: 802962
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Sep 12 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 10.7
Alternative: Spotify

Timelineinfo

06/19/2012 🔍
07/25/2012 +36 days 🔍
09/12/2012 +49 days 🔍
09/13/2012 +0 days 🔍
01/04/2025 +4496 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1
Researcher: Trevor Squires
Organization: propaneapp.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3667 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3667
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6252

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2012 11:44
Updated: 01/04/2025 19:19
Changes: 09/13/2012 11:44 (62), 04/30/2018 09:37 (6), 01/04/2025 19:19 (20)
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