Apple iTunes up to 12.9.0 Safari Reader Universal cross site scripting
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.0 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Safari Reader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Universal). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:
A cross-site scripting issue existed in Safari. This issue was addressed with improved URL validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.
The bug was discovered 10/30/2018. The weakness was published 10/29/2018 as HT209197 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-4377 since 01/02/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK. The advisory points out:
A cross-site scripting issue existed in Safari. This issue was addressed with improved URL validation.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118571 (macOS : Apple Safari < 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371294 (Apple iTunes for Windows Prior to 12.9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT209197)).
Upgrading to version 12.9.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (118571). Similar entries are available at 126166, 126170, 126180 and 126181.
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Name: UniversalClass: Cross site scripting / Universal
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 118571
Nessus Name: macOS : Apple Safari < 12.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.9.1
Timeline
01/02/2018 🔍10/29/2018 🔍
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10/30/2018 🔍
10/31/2018 🔍
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Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: HT209197
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2018-4377 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 10/31/2018 09:54Updated: 04/08/2020 14:47
Changes: 10/31/2018 09:54 (68), 04/08/2020 14:47 (10)
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