Apple iTunes up to 12.10.1 on Windows untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.10.1 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component iTunes. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-8801. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.10.1 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown part of the component iTunes. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/30/2019 by Hou JingYi with Qihoo 360 as HT210726 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-8801. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK. The advisory points out:

A dynamic library loading issue existed in iTunes setup. This was addressed with improved path searching.

Upgrading to version 12.10.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-144611, VDB-144650, VDB-144652 and VDB-144653. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.10.2

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02/18/2019 🔍
10/30/2019 +254 days 🔍
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10/31/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/01/2024 +1554 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210726
Researcher: Hou JingYi
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8801 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8801
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-144651
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2019 08:56
Updated: 02/01/2024 07:22
Changes: 10/31/2019 08:56 (48), 10/31/2019 09:01 (16), 02/01/2024 07:22 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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