Apple iTunes up to 12.5 on Windows SQLite input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple iTunes up to 12.5 on Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the component SQLite. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-6153. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iTunes up to 12.5 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component SQLite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 07/01/2016. The weakness was released 03/21/2017 as HT207599 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-6153 since 07/01/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple issues existed in SQLite. These issues were addressed by updating SQLite to version 3.15.2.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91948 (Debian DLA-543-1 : sqlite3 security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197499 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Sqlite3 Vulnerabilities (USN-4019-1)).

Upgrading to version 12.6 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 (91948) and SecurityFocus (BID 91546†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-92196, VDB-99042, VDB-99043 and VDB-99030. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 91948
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-543-1 : sqlite3 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 800495
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities-HT207599 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.6

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11/24/2022 +2066 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207599
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6153 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99031
SecurityFocus: 91546 - SQLite CVE-2016-6153 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6153 - SQLite - Information Disclosure Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2017 16:52
Updated: 11/24/2022 07:24
Changes: 03/29/2017 16:52 (79), 08/23/2020 16:46 (6), 11/24/2022 07:24 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:458:103

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