CVE-2008-3434: Code Injection
First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(Updated: )
Apple iTunes before 10.5.1 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <=6.0.5 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =1.0 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =1.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =1.1.2 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =2.0 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =2.0.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =2.0.3 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =3.0 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.0 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.0.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.2 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.5 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.6 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.7 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.7.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.8 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =4.9 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =5.0 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =5.0.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0.1 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0.2 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0.3 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0.4 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | =6.0.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-07/0250.html
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/Francisco%20Amato%20-%20evilgrade%20-%20ENG.pdf
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/isr-evilgrade-1.0.0.tar.gz
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5030
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011/Nov/msg00003.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17136
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3434?
CVE-2008-3434 is considered critical due to its potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code via unauthorized updates.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3434?
To fix CVE-2008-3434, update iTunes to version 10.5.1 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
What versions of iTunes are affected by CVE-2008-3434?
CVE-2008-3434 affects multiple versions of iTunes prior to 10.5.1, including versions as old as 1.0 up to 6.0.
Can CVE-2008-3434 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3434 can be exploited remotely through man-in-the-middle attacks to deliver malicious updates.
Is CVE-2008-3434 related to software update security?
Yes, CVE-2008-3434 highlights a significant risk in software update security and authenticity verification.
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