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iTunes 7.4 plugs album art security hole

updated 11:45 am EDT, Thu September 6, 2007

iTunes 7.4 plugs hole


Apple today released security update for iTunes 7.4, plugging a hole that could allow attackers to run their own programs or crash iTunes. The security risk requires an unsuspecting iTunes user to open a maliciously crafted music file, after which an attacker could cause a crash or run custom software to put the at-risk Mac in further danger. The update addresses the vulnerability by performing proper bounds checking to prevent a buffer overflow in iTunes when processing album cover art. Apple recommends the update for all users of Mac OS X 10.3.9 or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later.


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  1. Marook

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    09/06, 05:34pm | report spam | Reply |

    Link error???

    The link to iTunes fix, point to the Apple meets with EU page ... !!!

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