VDB-120961 · CVE-2018-4278 · HT208933

Apple iTunes up to 12.7 on Windows WebKit 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7 on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WebKit. This manipulation causes 7pk security. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-4278. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7 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 7pk security vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-254. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 07/09/2018. The weakness was released 07/09/2018 as HT208933 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-4278 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. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1211 for this issue. The advisory points out:

Sound fetched through audio elements may be exfiltrated cross-origin. This issue was addressed with improved audio taint tracking.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111109 (macOS : Apple Safari < 11.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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 171580 (OpenSUSE Security Update for webkit2gtk3 (openSUSE-SU-2018:2781-1)).

Upgrading to version 12.8 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 (111109). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-120972, VDB-120959, VDB-120960 and VDB-120962. 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/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 111109
Nessus Name: macOS : Apple Safari < 11.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.8

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
07/09/2018 +188 days 🔍
07/09/2018 +0 days 🔍
07/09/2018 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2018 +1 days 🔍
07/16/2018 +6 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +179 days 🔍
04/05/2023 +1545 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208933
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-4278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120961
X-Force: 146479
SecurityTracker: 1041232

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2018 14:10
Updated: 04/05/2023 12:06
Changes: 07/10/2018 14:10 (68), 03/03/2020 15:57 (11), 04/05/2023 11:59 (5), 04/05/2023 12:06 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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