HTTP: Apple iTunes M3U File Handling Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Apple iTunes. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the application.
Extended Description
Apple iTunes is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Apple itunes
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:APPLE-ITUNES-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apple Buffer CVE-2012-0677 File Handling M3U Overflow bid:53933 iTunes
Release Date
07/02/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3708
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apple
CVSS Score
9.3