About the security content of iPhoto 7.1.2

This document describes the security content of iPhoto 7.1.2, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are available. To find out more about Apple Product Security, see the Apple Product Security website.

For information about the Apple Product Security PGP Key, see “How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key”.

Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.

To find out about other Security Updates, see “Apple Security Updates”.

iPhoto 7.1.2

• iPhoto

  CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0043

  Available for: iPhoto ’08 7.1

  Impact: subscribing to a maliciously crafted photocast may lead to arbitrary code execution

  Description: a format string vulnerability exists in iPhoto. By enticing a user to subscribe to a maliciously crafted photocast, a remote attacker may cause arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue through improved handling of format strings when processing photocast subscriptions. Credit to Nathan McFeters of Ernst & Young’s Advanced Security Center for reporting this issue.