How severe is CVE-2010-0531?

CVE-2010-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0531?

CVE-2010-0531 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0531?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0531 published?

CVE-2010-0531 was published on 2010-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0531

CVE-2010-0531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2010-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple iTunes before 9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted MP4 podcast file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0531?: Apple iTunes before 9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted MP4 podcast file.
How severe is CVE-2010-0531?: CVE-2010-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0531?: CVE-2010-0531 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0531 published?: CVE-2010-0531 was published on 2010-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0.0:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0.0:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0.1:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0.1:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0.2:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:9.0.2:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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