CVE-2005-0043
CVE-2005-0043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 69% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Itunes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes 4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in (1) .m3u or (2) .pls playlist files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0043?
- Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes 4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in (1) .m3u or (2) .pls playlist files.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0043?
- CVE-2005-0043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0043 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0043?
- CVE-2005-0043 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0043?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-0043 published?
- CVE-2005-0043 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13804
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012839
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=180&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/377368
- http://www.osvdb.org/12833
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12238
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18851
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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