Apple iTunes for Windows up to 12.13.0 on Windows Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Apple iTunes for Windows up to 12.13.0 on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-42938. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes for Windows up to 12.13.0 on Windows. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-42938 since 09/14/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.13.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes for Windows 12.13.1

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
03/14/2024 +182 days 🔍
03/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/10/2024 +271 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT214091
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256867

Entryinfo

Created: 03/14/2024 21:14
Updated: 12/10/2024 01:57
Changes: 03/14/2024 21:14 (40), 08/26/2024 18:55 (26), 12/10/2024 01:57 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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