CVE-2005-0043

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes 4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in (1) .m3u or (2) .pls playlist files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (16)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jan/msg00000.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/13804
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1012839
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=180&type=vulnerabilities
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/377368
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/12833
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12238
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18851
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jan/msg00000.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/13804
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1012839
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=180&type=vulnerabilities
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/377368
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/12833
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12238

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16562✓ verified
First seen May 9, 2010
Apple iTunes 4.7 - Playlist Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-758✓ verified
First seen Jan 16, 2005
Apple iTunes - Playlist Parsing Local Buffer Overflow
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Metasploitexploit/windows/browser/apple_itunes_playlist✓ verified
First seen Jan 11, 2005
Apple ITunes 4.7 Playlist Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0043?

CVE-2005-0043 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Buffer overflow in Apple iTunes 4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in (1) .m3u or (2) .pls playlist files.

When was CVE-2005-0043 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0043 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0043 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0043 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0043?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0043, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0043

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