VDB-6268 · CVE-2012-3683 · Qualys 120376

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 impacts an unknown function of the component WebKit. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2012-3683. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes 10.6.3 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect 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 presented 09/12/2012 by wushi with team509 as APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1 as not defined posting (Website) via iDefense. The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3683 since 06/19/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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.

See VDB-4607, VDB-4576, VDB-4572 and VDB-4615 for similar entries. 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

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

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1
Researcher: wushi
Organization: team509
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3683 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3683
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6268

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2012 11:44
Updated: 01/04/2025 19:49
Changes: 09/13/2012 11:44 (61), 05/01/2018 11:05 (6), 01/04/2025 19:49 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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