CVE-2024-27793: Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple iTunes for Windows
CVE-2024-27793 is a vulnerability in Apple iTunes for Windows where parsing a specially crafted file may cause the application to terminate unexpectedly or allow arbitrary code execution. This issue affects iTunes versions prior to 12. 13. 2 on Windows 10 and later. Apple addressed the vulnerability by implementing improved checks in iTunes 12. 13. 2, which was released on May 8, 2024. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27793) in Apple iTunes for Windows involves improper handling of file parsing that can lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. The root cause relates to insufficient validation during file parsing, categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). Apple fixed the issue by enhancing validation checks in iTunes version 12.13.2 for Windows 10 and later. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause the iTunes application to crash or execute arbitrary code on the affected Windows system. This could lead to potential compromise of the system running iTunes. However, no active exploitation has been reported. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released iTunes 12.13.2 for Windows which includes a fix for this vulnerability through improved input validation. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since the vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.2, applying this official update is the recommended mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations or workarounds are indicated.
CVE-2024-27793: Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution in Apple iTunes for Windows
Description
CVE-2024-27793 is a vulnerability in Apple iTunes for Windows where parsing a specially crafted file may cause the application to terminate unexpectedly or allow arbitrary code execution. This issue affects iTunes versions prior to 12. 13. 2 on Windows 10 and later. Apple addressed the vulnerability by implementing improved checks in iTunes 12. 13. 2, which was released on May 8, 2024. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27793) in Apple iTunes for Windows involves improper handling of file parsing that can lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. The root cause relates to insufficient validation during file parsing, categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). Apple fixed the issue by enhancing validation checks in iTunes version 12.13.2 for Windows 10 and later. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause the iTunes application to crash or execute arbitrary code on the affected Windows system. This could lead to potential compromise of the system running iTunes. However, no active exploitation has been reported. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released iTunes 12.13.2 for Windows which includes a fix for this vulnerability through improved input validation. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since the vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.2, applying this official update is the recommended mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations or workarounds are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-26T15:32:28.515Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690a3b63ff58c9332ff097ca
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 5:44:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:11:01 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 2:10:53 PM
Views: 105
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