Apple iTunes 5.0.1 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iTunes 5.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-0016. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes 5.0.1 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apple iTunes before 8.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a Digital Audio Access Protocol (DAAP) message with a crafted Content-Length header.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2009. The weakness was shared 03/14/2009 as HT3487 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-0016 since 12/15/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 35913 (Apple iTunes < 8.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116285 (Apple iTunes Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2009-03-11)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49200), Tenable (35913), SecurityFocus (BID 34094†), OSVDB (52578†) and Secunia (SA34254†). The entry VDB-47140 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 35913
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 8.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 800543
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT3487
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0016 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47139

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X-Force: 49200
SecurityFocus: 34094 - Apple iTunes Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 34254 - Apple iTunes Information Disclosure and Denial of Service, Less Critical
OSVDB: 52578 - Apple iTunes Digital Audio Access Protocol (DAAP) Message Content-Length Field Handling DoS
SecurityTracker: 1021842
Vulnerability Center: 21267 - Apple iTunes < 8.1 Content-Length Header DAAP Message Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-0702

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Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 08/30/2019 16:28
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (88), 08/30/2019 16:28 (2)
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