Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Spotify for iOS

CVE-2024-42011

What is CVE-2024-42011?

The Spotify app for iOS, specifically version 8.9.58, contains a buffer overflow vulnerability arising from improper handling of string concatenation using the strcat function. This flaw can lead to various malicious exploits, including application crashes and potential unauthorized code execution. Users of the affected version may experience instability issues, such as frequent crashes, lags, and overheating of the device, raising significant concerns regarding the overall security of the Spotify application on iOS devices.

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