CVE-2009-0950Itunes Memory Corruption
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.
Published Jun 2, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-0950 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Itunes (Apple).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Itunes 8.1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory35314
- patchAPPLE-SA-2009-06-01-2
- patchhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3592
- patch35157
- patchADV-2009-1470
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.
Affected Products
212 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ItunesApple | 1.0, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3 | 8.1.1 |
Patched Releases
Itunes
8.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 2, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory35314
- patchAPPLE-SA-2009-06-01-2
- patchsupport.apple.com · HT3592
- patch35157
- patchADV-2009-1470
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Itunes (Apple) versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Itunes 8.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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