Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
Summary: If you use Apple's iTunes software -- whether on Windows or Mac OS X -- it's important that you immediately apply the latest software update.
If you use Apple's iTunes software -- whether on Windows or Mac OS X -- it's important that you immediately apply the latest software update.
Apple has shipped iTuens 10.2 as a highly-critical patch to cover a whopping 57 security vulnerabilities, some serious enough to allow hackers to take complete control of a vulnerable machine.
According to an advisory from Apple, 50 of the 57 flaws were fixed in WebKit, the open-source rendering engine used within the multimedia software.
The vulnerabilities could be exploited to launch remote code execution attacks if a user simply opens an image file or surfs to a rigged Web site, Apple warned.
Most of the WebKit flaws were reported by Google's security team and TippingPoint's ZDI, a third-party broker of vulnerability information.
In addition to the WebKit issue, Apple also fixed the following:
- ImageIO: libpng is updated to version 1.4.3 to address multiple vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may lead to arbitrary code execution. For Mac OS X v10.5 systems, this is addressed in Security Update 2010-007. Further information is available via the libpng website. (Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or later).
- ImageIO: A heap buffer overflow issue existed in ImageIO's handling of JPEG images. Viewing a maliciously crafted JPEG image may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. (Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or later).
- ImageIO: A buffer overflow existed in libTIFF's handling of JPEG encoded TIFF images. Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may result in an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. (Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or later).
- ImageIO: A buffer overflow existed in libTIFF's handling of CCITT Group 4 encoded TIFF images. Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may result in an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. (Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or later).
- libxml: A double free issue existed in libxml's handling of XPath expressions. Processing a maliciously crafted XML file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. (Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or later).
- libxml: A memory corruption issue existed in libxml's XPath handling. Processing a maliciously crafted XML file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. (Windows 7, Vista, XP SP2 or later).
The company called special attention to a man-in-the-middle attack scenario may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution while a target user is browsing the iTunes Store via iTunes. This is caused by a vulnerability in WebKit.
iTunes 10.2 is being pushed out via the Mac OS X and Windows software update mechanisms. It can also be downloaded directly from Apple's iTunes web site.
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Talkback
iTunes? Don't you mean Zune?
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
troll much?
Apparently...
... Sarcasm eludes you. Doesn't it...
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
troll much?
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
You seem to be suffering from Apple derangement syndrome. Please consult your physician
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
Apple may make mistakes on occasion, the key thing is Apple comes back to fix them.
On occasion? This is 57 vulnerabilities in one application.
Please don't feed the trolls.
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
You heard something that was wrong. You have to work on your sourcing quality control and your discernment skills.
Please don't feed the trolls!
You're attacked by the bastard children cupertino
But be careful, there are thousands apple drones with the mentality of children experiencing their 'terrible twos'. They see nothing but the shiny objects of their desire.
Exceeded only by the MS trolls here
As stated in the Bible, Matthew 7:5 "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother?s eye."
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
Yeah ignorant itards
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
Why not take a poll of the people whose iTuens accounts have been hacked as a result of Apple's carelessness with security? See how Apple has treated them.
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
Feel better?
Finally?
Apple has always been there. One could make the argument Apple leads.
RE: Apple plugs 57 major security holes in iTunes
Oh ya. Take any month of security updates for windows and I don't think they erxceeded 50 vulnerbilities fixed. Neither does Linux have that problem.
Fanboys, zealots, and trolls or all colours here!
Yes, the Apple fanboys can be tiresome, as can the Linux cronies, but they are both far outranked by the bigots who carry on as if Microsoft is the saviour of the world and can do no wrong - even though <i>none</i> of its products is "cool".
This is a disgrace
No defense for it, here.