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Apple iPhoto Photocast Format String Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA28805
Release Date: 2008-02-06
Popularity: 4,421 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Apple iLife iPhoto 7.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Apple iPhoto, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error within the processing of photocast subscriptions and can be exploited to execute arbitrary code if a user is tricked into subscribing to a malicious photocast.

The vulnerability is reported in iPhoto '08 7.1. Prior versions may also be affected.

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