VDB-118705 · CVE-2018-4246 · HT208852

Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows WebKit type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component WebKit. This manipulation causes type conversion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-4246. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2018. The weakness was published 05/29/2018 as HT208852 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-4246 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. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 120240 (Fedora 28 : webkit2gtk3 (2018-118b9abf99)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (120240). Similar entries are available at VDB-118648, VDB-118652, VDB-118657 and VDB-118659. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

iTunes

Version

License

free

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 120240
Nessus Name: Fedora 28 : webkit2gtk3 (2018-118b9abf99)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.7.5

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
05/29/2018 +147 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/01/2018 +3 days 🔍
06/03/2018 +2 days 🔍
06/08/2018 +5 days 🔍
01/03/2019 +209 days 🔍
03/20/2023 +1537 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208852
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4246 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4246
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118705
SecurityTracker: 1041029

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2018 14:35
Updated: 03/20/2023 12:40
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:35 (68), 02/12/2020 13:27 (11), 03/20/2023 12:40 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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