Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows WebKit memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 07/23/2019 as HT210356 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-8673 since 02/18/2019. 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 advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Upgrading to version 12.9.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Upgrade: iTunes 12.9.6

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07/23/2019 +155 days 🔍
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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210356
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8673 (🔍)
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Created: 07/24/2019 22:08
Updated: 11/07/2023 14:18
Changes: 07/24/2019 22:08 (62), 07/11/2020 17:14 (1), 11/07/2023 14:18 (4)
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