VDB-135823 · CVE-2019-8608 · HT210124

Apple iTunes up to 12.9.4 on Windows WebKit use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.4 on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function of the component WebKit. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-8608. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.4 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 05/13/2019. The weakness was presented 05/28/2019 by G. Geshev with Zero Day Initiative as HT210124 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-8608 since 02/18/2019. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 15 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371784 (Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT210123)).

Upgrading to version 12.9.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

See VDB-134869, VDB-134870, VDB-134871 and VDB-134872 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source 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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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.9.5

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +84 days 🔍
05/28/2019 +15 days 🔍
05/28/2019 +0 days 🔍
06/02/2019 +5 days 🔍
09/26/2023 +1577 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210124
Researcher: G. Geshev
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-135823
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2019 18:20
Updated: 09/26/2023 08:30
Changes: 06/02/2019 18:20 (66), 06/18/2020 14:21 (3), 09/26/2023 08:30 (4)
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