VDB-118707 · CVE-2018-4188 · HT208852

Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows WebKit input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-4188. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.4 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2018. The weakness was disclosed 05/29/2018 as HT208852 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-4188 since 01/02/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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:

An inconsistent user interface 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (110384). The entries VDB-118648, VDB-118652, VDB-118657 and VDB-118659 are pretty similar. 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: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
05/29/2018 +147 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/01/2018 +3 days 🔍
06/03/2018 +2 days 🔍
06/06/2018 +3 days 🔍
06/08/2018 +2 days 🔍
03/20/2023 +1746 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208852
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118707
SecurityFocus: 103961
SecurityTracker: 1041029

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2018 14:35
Updated: 03/20/2023 13:02
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:35 (67), 02/12/2020 13:39 (11), 03/20/2023 12:54 (5), 03/20/2023 13:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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