Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows WebKit Universal cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. This manipulation causes cross site scripting (Universal). This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-8690. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Universal). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was released 07/23/2019 with Google Project Zero as HT210356 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-8690 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. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue. The advisory points out:

A logic issue existed in the handling of document loads. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 12.9.6 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 Exploit-DB (47237). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-138582, VDB-138606, VDB-138637 and VDB-138674. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Universal
Class: Cross site scripting / Universal
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.9.6

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02/18/2019 🔍
07/23/2019 +155 days 🔍
07/23/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/17/2025 +2063 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210356
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8690 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8690
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138721
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2019 22:07
Updated: 03/17/2025 12:54
Changes: 07/24/2019 22:07 (65), 07/11/2020 16:51 (1), 11/07/2023 13:50 (4), 06/20/2024 12:20 (22), 03/17/2025 12:54 (1)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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