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ESB-2011.0277 - [Apple iOS] Apple TV: Multiple vulnerabilities

Date: 10 March 2011
References: ESB-2011.0244  ESB-2011.0275  ESB-2011.0276  ESB-2011.0314  ESB-2011.1033  

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                               ESB-2011.0277
                           Apple TV 4.2 released
                               10 March 2011

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:           Apple TV
Publisher:         Apple
Operating System:  Apple iOS
Impact/Access:     Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
                   Denial of Service               -- Remote with User Interaction
                   Reduced Security                -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2011-0192 CVE-2011-0191 CVE-2011-0162
                   CVE-2010-3855  

Reference:         ESB-2011.0276
                   ESB-2011.0275
                   ESB-2011.0244

Original Bulletin: 
   http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4565

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APPLE-SA-2011-03-09-3 Apple TV 4.2

Apple TV 4.2 is now available and addresses the following:

Apple TV
Available for:  Apple TV 4.0 and 4.1
Impact:  Multiple vulnerabilities in FreeType
Description:  Multiple vulnerabilities existed in FreeType, the most
serious of which may lead to arbitrary code execution when processing
a maliciously crafted font. These issues are addressed by updating
FreeType to version 2.4.3. Further information is available via the
FreeType site at http://www.freetype.org/
CVE-ID
CVE-2010-3855

Apple TV
Available for:  Apple TV 4.0 and 4.1
Impact:  Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may result in an
unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description:  A buffer overflow existed in libTIFF's handling of JPEG
encoded TIFF images. Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may
result in an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code
execution.
CVE-ID
CVE-2011-0191 : Apple

Apple TV
Available for:  Apple TV 4.0 and 4.1
Impact:  Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may result in an
unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
Description:  A buffer overflow existed in libTIFF's handling of
CCITT Group 4 encoded TIFF images. Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF
image may result in an unexpected application termination or
arbitrary code execution.
CVE-ID
CVE-2011-0192 : Apple

Apple TV
Available for:  Apple TV 4.0 and 4.1
Impact:  A server may be able to identify a device across connections
Description:  The IPv6 address chosen by the device contains the
device's MAC address when using stateless address autoconfiguration
(SLAAC). An IPv6 enabled server contacted by the device can use the
address to track the device across connections. This update
implements the IPv6 extension described in RFC 3041 by adding a
temporary random address used for outgoing connections.

Apple TV
Available for:  Apple TV 4.0 and 4.1
Impact:  When connected to Wi-Fi, an attacker on the same network may
be able to cause a device reset
Description:  A bounds checking issue existed in the handling of Wi-
Fi frames. When connected to Wi-Fi, an attacker on the same network
may be able to cause a device reset.
CVE-ID
CVE-2011-0162 : Scott Boyd of ePlus Technology, inc.


Installation note:

Apple TV will periodically check for software updates. Alternatively,
you may manually check for software updates by selecting
"Settings -> General -> Update Software".

To check the current version of software, select
"Settings -> General -> About".

Information will also be posted to the Apple Security Updates
web site: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

This message is signed with Apple's Product Security PGP key,
and details are available at:
https://www.apple.com/support/security/pgp/

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