Apple iTunes 7.3.2 Atom covr memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iTunes 7.3.2 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Atom Handler. The manipulation of the argument covr 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. The summary by CVE is:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple iTunes before 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted album cover art in the covr atom of an MP4/AAC file.

The bug was discovered 09/05/2007. The weakness was published 09/06/2007 by David Thiel with iSEC Partners (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-3752 since 07/12/2007. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 25999 (iTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (Mac OS X)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at docs.info.apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36485) and Tenable (25999).

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 25999
Nessus Name: iTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (Mac OS X)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: docs.info.apple.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Researcher: David Thiel
Organization: iSEC Partners
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-3752 (🔍)
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X-Force: 36485 - Apple iTunes music file buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityTracker: 1018658
Vulnerability Center: 16021 - Apple iTunes Buffer Overflow Allows User-Assisted Remote Attacker to Execute Code and Cause DoS, Medium
SecurityFocus: 25567 - Apple iTunes Malformed Music File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 26725
OSVDB: 38528 - Apple iTunes MP4/AAC File covr atom Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2007-3073

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Created: 09/12/2007 15:19
Updated: 07/25/2019 16:22
Changes: 09/12/2007 15:19 (84), 07/25/2019 16:22 (10)
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