Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in CoreAudio, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) stream.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Itunes | <= 10.4.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/76381
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/76381
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3252?
CVE-2011-3252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in CoreAudio, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Advanced Audio Codin...
How severe is CVE-2011-3252?
CVE-2011-3252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Itunes, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.