PT-2017-2532 · Apple · Itunes

Published 2017-07-19 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-7053

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions iTunes versions prior to 12.6.2

Description The issue involves the iTunes component and is related to insufficient access control in the multimedia player. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 12.6.2, update to version 12.6.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the iTunes component until a patch is applied. Avoid installing crafted or untrusted apps to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01742

CVE-2017-7053

ZDI-17-490

Affected Products

Itunes

References · 6

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-490 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7053 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT207928 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01742 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-7053 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/99884 · Note