Apple iTunes up to 12.7.2 on Windows memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.2 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-4147. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.7.2 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In iCloud for Windows before 7.3, Safari before 11.0.3, iTunes before 12.7.3 for Windows, and iOS before 11.2.5, multiple memory corruption issues exist and were addressed with improved memory handling.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2018. The weakness was released 10/18/2018 as HT208463 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-4147 since 01/02/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 268 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 12.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-112583, VDB-112603, VDB-112591 and VDB-112592. 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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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.7.3

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01/02/2018 🔍
01/23/2018 +21 days 🔍
10/18/2018 +268 days 🔍
11/17/2018 +30 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +55 days 🔍
01/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
06/03/2020 +508 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208463
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4147 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4147
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129096
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2019 11:56
Updated: 06/03/2020 18:20
Changes: 01/12/2019 11:56 (63), 06/03/2020 18:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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