Apple`s iTunes MPEG4 buffer overflow

apple-itunes-mpeg4-bo (20498) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

iTunes is vulnerable to a buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking in the MPEG-4 file parsing. By sending a specially-crafted MPEG4 file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with user privileges or cause a denial of service.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, iTunes 4.2.72
  • Apple, iTunes 4.5
  • Apple, iTunes 4.6
  • Apple, iTunes 4.7
  • Apple, iTunes 4.7.1

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of MacOS X (10.2.8 or later), as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Article ID 61798. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

May 09, 2005

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