Apple iTunes up to 12.7 on Windows WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple iTunes up to 12.7 on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-4265. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, Safari 11.1.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.6.

The bug was discovered 07/09/2018. The weakness was presented 07/09/2018 with Zero Day Initiative as HT208933 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-4265 since 01/02/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

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). See VDB-120972, VDB-120959, VDB-120960 and VDB-120961 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 111109
Nessus Name: macOS : Apple Safari < 11.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.8

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208933
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-4265 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4265
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120968
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2018 14:10
Updated: 03/03/2020 16:27
Changes: 07/10/2018 14:10 (68), 03/03/2020 16:27 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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