VDB-99044 · CVE-2017-2479 · HT207599

Apple iTunes up to 12.5 on Windows WebKit input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple iTunes up to 12.5 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-2479. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iTunes up to 12.5 on Windows (Multimedia Player Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 03/28/2017. The weakness was shared 03/21/2017 by Kai Kang (lokihardt) with Google Project Zero as HT207599 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-2479 since 12/01/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The advisory points out:

A validation issue existed in element handling. This issue was addressed through improved validation.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99167 (macOS : Apple Safari < 10.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370349 (Apple Safari 10.1 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2017-03-27-2)).

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 Exploit-DB (41866), Tenable (99167) and SecurityFocus (BID 97176†). The entries VDB-95939, VDB-96539, VDB-97603 and VDB-98600 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

Apple

Name

iTunes

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 99167
Nessus Name: macOS : Apple Safari < 10.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800495
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities-HT207599 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iTunes 12.6

Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
03/21/2017 +110 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/28/2017 +7 days 🔍
03/28/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/29/2017 +1 days 🔍
04/01/2017 +3 days 🔍
04/03/2017 +2 days 🔍
09/16/2024 +2723 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207599
Researcher: Kai Kang (lokihardt)
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-2479 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2479
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99044
SecurityFocus: 97176 - WebKit Memory Corruption and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-2479 - Apple - Multiple Products - Security Bypass Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038157

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2017 16:53
Updated: 09/16/2024 11:12
Changes: 03/29/2017 16:53 (80), 08/23/2020 17:43 (10), 11/24/2022 08:20 (5), 09/16/2024 11:12 (17)
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