CVE-2013-1010

WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 11.0.3, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption andโ€ฆ

published May 19, 2013

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky twist in WebKit could let man-in-the-middle attackers execute arbitrary code while you're browsing the iTunes Store! ๐Ÿ“ฑ Think of it like a diner who can sneak behind the counter and add their own items to the menu without anyone noticing โ€” very cozy for the attacker, absolutely devastating for the victims! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a complete application crash or even allow attackers to run harmful code on your device. That's right, your favorite tunes could come with a side of chaos if you're not careful! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Put simply

Think of it like a diner who can sneak behind the counter and add their own items to the menu without anyone noticing โ€” very cozy for the attacker, absolutely devastating for the victims! This vulnerability in WebKit allows attackers to manipulate data during iTunes Store browsing, leading to memory corruption and potential code execution. Itโ€™s a different flavor of risk compared to other WebKit vulnerabilities.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a complete application crash or even allow attackers to run harmful code on your device. That's right, your favorite tunes could come with a side of chaos if you're not careful! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ฅ Make sure to update your Apple iTunes to version 11.0.3 or higher to close this loophole. Keeping your software current is your first line of defense against these kinds of attacks! ๐Ÿ”„๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you'll be securing the digital universe one update at a time! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02738 ยท 86.0th percentile
Published
2013-05-19T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAY 10:00Z
    WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 11.0.3, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption andโ€ฆ
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