Apple iTunes up to 12.6 Data Sync access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple iTunes up to 12.6. Affected is an unknown function of the component Data Sync. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7079. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.6 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown code of the component Data Sync. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iTunes before 12.7 is affected. The issue involves the "Data Sync" component. It allows attackers to access iOS backups (written by iTunes) via a crafted app.

The bug was discovered 09/12/2017. The weakness was published 10/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-7079 since 03/17/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103508 (iTunes < 12.7 Data Sync Vulnerability (Mac OS)), 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 370628 (Apple iTunes Prior to 12.7 Access Control Vulnerability. (HT208140)).

Upgrading to version 12.7 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103508) and SecurityFocus (BID 100983†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 103508
Nessus Name: iTunes < 12.7 Data Sync Vulnerability (Mac OS)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.7

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Researcher: Pi Delta
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-7079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108525
SecurityFocus: 100983 - Apple iTunes CVE-2017-7079 Access Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2017 12:01
Updated: 01/20/2021 13:49
Changes: 10/23/2017 12:01 (70), 11/30/2019 07:54 (5), 01/20/2021 13:49 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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