CVE-2009-0016

CVE-2009-0016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Apple iTunes before 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Digital Audio Access Protocol (DAAP) message with a crafted Content-Length header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0016?
Apple iTunes before 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Digital Audio Access Protocol (DAAP) message with a crafted Content-Length header.
How severe is CVE-2009-0016?
CVE-2009-0016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0016 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0016?
CVE-2009-0016 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 79 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0016?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0016 published?
CVE-2009-0016 was published on 2009-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (79)

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