Apple iTunes up to 12.2 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WebKit. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3738. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.2 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 09/16/2015 with Apple as HT205221 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-3738 since 05/07/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues existed in WebKit. These issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86001 (Apple iTunes < 12.3 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 168651 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Security webkit2gtk3 (openSUSE-SU-2016:0761-1)).

Upgrading to version 12.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86001), SecurityFocus (BID 76338†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56825†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-75212, VDB-76253, VDB-77102 and VDB-77103. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 86001
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802962
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities Sep15 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.3

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08/13/2015 +98 days 🔍
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02/24/2016 +159 days 🔍
02/28/2016 +4 days 🔍
06/17/2022 +2300 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205221
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3738 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77896
SecurityFocus: 76338 - WebKit Multiple Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033274
Vulnerability Center: 56825 - Apple TV <7.2.1 Remote Code Execution or DoS via a Crafted Website - CVE-2015-3738, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2015 15:32
Updated: 06/17/2022 01:58
Changes: 09/18/2015 15:32 (75), 08/24/2018 09:13 (4), 06/17/2022 01:58 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:532:103

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