CVE-2024-27793: The issue was addressed with improved checks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-27793?

itunes: upgrade to 12.13.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-27793 being exploited?

CVE-2024-27793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-27793 affect?

CVE-2024-27793 affects itunes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.2 for Windows. Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-27793 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting itunes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.2 for Windows. Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-14 15:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple itunes UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.13.2

Fixed in: 12.13.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy itunes || rpm -q itunes || itunes --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.13.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade itunes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade itunes

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-27793?

itunes: upgrade to 12.13.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-27793 being exploited?

CVE-2024-27793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-27793 affect?

CVE-2024-27793 affects itunes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.2 for Windows. Parsing a file may lead to an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2024-27793?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

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