Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-8677. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.9.5 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown part of the component WebKit. 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.

The weakness was shared 07/23/2019 by Jihui Lu with Tencent KeenLab as HT210356 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-8677 since 02/18/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Upgrading to version 12.9.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-138592, VDB-138614, VDB-138647 and VDB-138684 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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 🔍
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07/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/07/2023 +1567 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210356
Researcher: Jihui Lu
Organization: Tencent KeenLab
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8677 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8677
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138729
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2019 22:08
Updated: 11/07/2023 14:19
Changes: 07/24/2019 22:08 (64), 07/11/2020 17:23 (1), 11/07/2023 14:19 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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