CVE-2008-3634: Infoleak

Published Sep 10, 2008
·
Updated

Apple iTunes before 8.0 on Mac OS X 10.4.11, when iTunes Music Sharing is enabled but blocked by the host-based firewall, presents misleading information about firewall security, which might allow remote attackers to leverage an exposure that would be absent if the administrator were given better information.

Affected Software

47 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11
Apple iTunes
Apple iTunes<=7.7.1
Apple iTunes=1.0
Apple iTunes=1.1
Apple iTunes=1.1.1
Apple iTunes=1.1.2
Apple iTunes=2.0
Apple iTunes=2.0.1
Apple iTunes=2.0.2
Apple iTunes=2.0.3
Apple iTunes=2.0.4
Apple iTunes=3.0
Apple iTunes=3.0.1
Apple iTunes=4.0
Apple iTunes=4.0.1
Apple iTunes=4.1
Apple iTunes=4.2
Apple iTunes=4.2.72
Apple iTunes=4.5
Apple iTunes=4.6
Apple iTunes=4.7
Apple iTunes=4.7.1
Apple iTunes=4.7.1.30
Apple iTunes=4.8
Apple iTunes=4.9
Apple iTunes=5.0
Apple iTunes=5.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0
Apple iTunes=6.0.1
Apple iTunes=6.0.2
Apple iTunes=6.0.3
Apple iTunes=6.0.4
Apple iTunes=6.0.4.2
Apple iTunes=6.0.5
Apple iTunes=7.0.2
Apple iTunes=7.3.2
Apple iTunes=7.4
Apple iTunes=7.4.1
Apple iTunes=7.4.2
Apple iTunes=7.4.3
Apple iTunes=7.5
Apple iTunes=7.6
Apple iTunes=7.6.1
Apple iTunes=7.6.2
Apple iTunes=7.7

Event History

Sep 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Sep 11, 2008
Data Sourced
01:13 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3634?

The severity of CVE-2008-3634 is considered to be moderate due to its potential to mislead users about firewall security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3634?

To fix CVE-2008-3634, users should upgrade to iTunes version 8.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-3634?

CVE-2008-3634 affects iTunes versions 7.7 and earlier running on Mac OS X 10.4.11.

4

Can CVE-2008-3634 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3634 could potentially be exploited remotely if the conditions of the firewall misconfiguration exist.

5

What does CVE-2008-3634 indicate about firewall configurations?

CVE-2008-3634 indicates that misleading information about firewall settings can create vulnerabilities in network security.

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