VDB-118699 · CVE-2018-4225 · HT208852

Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows Security input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Security. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4225. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Security. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The bug was discovered 05/29/2018. The weakness was shared 05/29/2018 as HT208852 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-4225 since 01/02/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110384 (Apple iTunes < 12.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370984 (Apple iCloud for Windows Prior to 7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities(HT208853)).

Upgrading to version 12.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (110384) and SecurityFocus (BID 104889†). The entries VDB-118648, VDB-118652, VDB-118657 and VDB-118659 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

iTunes

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 110384
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.7.5

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01/02/2018 🔍
05/29/2018 +147 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2018 +5 days 🔍
06/06/2018 +3 days 🔍
06/08/2018 +2 days 🔍
07/23/2018 +45 days 🔍
03/20/2023 +1701 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208852
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4225 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4225
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118699
SecurityFocus: 104889 - Apple watchOS/iOS/macOS CVE-2018-4225 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041027

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2018 14:35
Updated: 03/20/2023 11:39
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:35 (68), 02/12/2020 11:56 (14), 03/20/2023 11:39 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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