Apple iTunes up to 12.11.3 on Windows ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple iTunes up to 12.11.3 on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ImageIO. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-30779. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.11.3 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component ImageIO. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 08/09/2021 by Jzhu and Ye Zhang as HT212609 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-30779. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 12.11.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

This issue was addressed with improved checks.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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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 12.11.4

Timelineinfo

04/13/2021 🔍
08/09/2021 +118 days 🔍
08/09/2021 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2021 +9 days 🔍
08/21/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212609
Researcher: Jzhu, Ye Zhang
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30779 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-181098

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2021 15:40
Updated: 08/21/2021 08:59
Changes: 08/18/2021 15:40 (17), 08/18/2021 15:44 (29), 08/21/2021 08:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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