CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1242

First published: Thu Jan 23 2014(Updated: )

Apple iTunes before 11.1.4 uses HTTP for the iTunes Tutorials window, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof content by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iTunes for Windows<=11.1.3
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.0
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.0.1
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.0.2
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.0.3
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.0.4
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.0.5
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.1
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.1.1
Apple iTunes for Windows=11.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1242?

    CVE-2014-1242 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1242?

    To fix CVE-2014-1242, upgrade to Apple iTunes version 11.1.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-1242?

    CVE-2014-1242 affects users of Apple iTunes versions up to 11.1.3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-1242 allow?

    CVE-2014-1242 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof content by intercepting the client-server data stream.

  • When was CVE-2014-1242 published?

    CVE-2014-1242 was published in January 2014.

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