VDB-165924 · CVE-2020-9999 · HT211952

Apple iTunes up to 12.10.8 on Windows Text File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.10.8 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Text File Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-9999. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.10.8 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Text File Handler. 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 12/09/2020 as HT211952. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-9999. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.10.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

iTunes

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: iTunes 12.10.9

Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
12/09/2020 +282 days 🔍
12/09/2020 +0 days 🔍
12/15/2020 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211952
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9999 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9999
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165924

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2020 15:28
Updated: 12/15/2020 08:22
Changes: 12/09/2020 15:28 (33), 12/09/2020 15:29 (8), 12/15/2020 08:20 (2), 12/15/2020 08:22 (18)
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