Vulnerabilities > CVE-2007-3752 - Improper Restriction of Operations Within the Bounds of A Memory Buffer vulnerability in Apple Itunes

047910
CVSS 9.3 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
apple
CWE-119
critical
nessus

Summary

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.

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
    This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the attacker finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
  • Overflow Buffers
    Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an attacker. As a consequence, an attacker is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the attackers' choice.
  • Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
    This type of attack exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in targeted client software through injection of malicious content from a custom-built hostile service.
  • Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
    In this attack, the idea is to cause an active filter to fail by causing an oversized transaction. An attacker may try to feed overly long input strings to the program in an attempt to overwhelm the filter (by causing a buffer overflow) and hoping that the filter does not fail securely (i.e. the user input is let into the system unfiltered).
  • MIME Conversion
    An attacker exploits a weakness in the MIME conversion routine to cause a buffer overflow and gain control over the mail server machine. The MIME system is designed to allow various different information formats to be interpreted and sent via e-mail. Attack points exist when data are converted to MIME compatible format and back.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idITUNES_7_4.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running Apple iTunes, a popular media player. The remote version of iTunes is vulnerable to a heap overflow when it parses a specially crafted MP4/AAC file. By tricking a user into opening such a file, a remote attacker may be able to leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code on the affected host, subject to the privileges of the user running the application.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id25998
    published2007-09-07
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/25998
    titleApple iTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (credentialed check)
    code
    #
    #  (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(25998);
      script_version("1.18");
     script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:27");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2007-3752");
      script_bugtraq_id(25567);
    
      script_name(english:"Apple iTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (credentialed check)");
      script_summary(english:"Check the version of iTunes");
    
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote Windows host contains an application that is affected by a
    remote code execution flaw.");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The remote host is running Apple iTunes, a popular media player.
    
    The remote version of iTunes is vulnerable to a heap overflow when
    it parses a specially crafted MP4/AAC file.  By tricking a user into
    opening such a file, a remote attacker may be able to leverage this
    issue to execute arbitrary code on the affected host, subject to the
    privileges of the user running the application.");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.apple.com/?artnum=306404");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Apple iTunes 7.4 or later.");
     script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
     script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
     script_cwe_id(119);
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/09/07");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/09/06");
    script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
    script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:apple:itunes");
    script_end_attributes();
    
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_dependencies("itunes_detect.nasl");
      script_require_keys("SMB/iTunes/Version");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    vers = get_kb_item("SMB/iTunes/Version");
    if ( isnull(vers) ) exit(0);
    vers = split(vers, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
    if ( int(vers[0]) > 0 && (
         int(vers[0]) < 7 ||
         (int(vers[0]) == 7 && int(vers[1]) < 4 ) ) )
    	security_hole(get_kb_item("SMB/transport"));
    
  • NASL familyPeer-To-Peer File Sharing
    NASL idITUNES_7_4_BANNER.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Apple iTunes on the remote host is prior to version 7.4. It is, therefore, affected by a heap overflow vulnerability when it parses specially crafted MP4/AAC files. By convincing a user into opening such a file, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with the same level of privileges as the user.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id26000
    published2007-09-07
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/26000
    titleApple iTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (uncredentialed check)
    code
    #
    #  (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(26000);
      script_version("1.20");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:24");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2007-3752");
      script_bugtraq_id(25567);
    
      script_name(english:"Apple iTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (uncredentialed check)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of iTunes.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote host contains an application that is affected by a code
    execution vulnerability.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Apple iTunes on the remote host is prior to version
    7.4. It is, therefore, affected by a heap overflow vulnerability when
    it parses specially crafted MP4/AAC files. By convincing a user into
    opening such a file, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with
    the same level of privileges as the user.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2262");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Upgrade to Apple iTunes 7.4 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
      script_cwe_id(119);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/09/06");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2007/09/06");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/09/07");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:apple:itunes");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Peer-To-Peer File Sharing");
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_dependencies("itunes_sharing.nasl");
      script_require_keys("iTunes/sharing");
      script_require_ports("Services/www", 3689);
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("http.inc");
    
    port = get_http_port(default:3689, embedded:TRUE, ignore_broken:TRUE);
    
    get_kb_item_or_exit("iTunes/" + port + "/enabled");
    
    type = get_kb_item_or_exit("iTunes/" + port + "/type");
    source = get_kb_item_or_exit("iTunes/" + port + "/source");
    version = get_kb_item_or_exit("iTunes/" + port + "/version");
    
    if (type == 'AppleTV') audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "iTunes on AppleTV", port, version);
    
    fixed_version = "7.4";
    
    if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version, strict:FALSE) == -1)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        report = '\n  Version source    : ' + source +
                 '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
                 '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version + '\n';
        security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
      }
      else security_hole(port);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "iTunes", port, version);
    
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_ITUNES_7_4.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running iTunes, a popular jukebox program. The remote version of iTunes is vulnerable to a heap overflow when it parses a specially crafted MP4/AAC file. By tricking a user into opening such a file, a remote attacker may be able to leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code on the affected host, subject to the privileges of the user running the application.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id25999
    published2007-09-07
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/25999
    titleiTunes < 7.4 Malformed Music File Heap Overflow (Mac OS X)

Oval

accepted2015-06-22T04:00:28.685-04:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameBernd Eggenmueller
    organizationbaramundi software
definition_extensions
commentApple iTunes is installed
ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:12353
descriptionHeap-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.
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:17303
statusaccepted
submitted2013-07-30T11:32:03.685-04:00
titleHeap-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
version7