CVE-2009-0950

CVE-2009-0950 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple iTunes before 8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an itms: URL with a long URL component after a colon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0950?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple iTunes before 8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an itms: URL with a long URL component after a colon.
How severe is CVE-2009-0950?
CVE-2009-0950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0950 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0950?
CVE-2009-0950 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 212 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0950?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0950 published?
CVE-2009-0950 was published on 2009-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (212)

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