What is the severity of CVE-2014-1347?

CVE-2014-1347 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential local exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1347?

To fix CVE-2014-1347, update Apple iTunes to version 11.2.1 or later.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-1347?

CVE-2014-1347 affects Apple iTunes versions prior to 11.2.1 on OS X.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1347?

CVE-2014-1347 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper file permissions.

Can CVE-2014-1347 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2014-1347 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-1347

medium

4.4

CWE

264

18/5/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-1347

First published: Sun May 18 2014(Updated: )

Apple iTunes before 11.2.1 on OS X sets world-writable permissions for /Users and /Users/Shared during reboots, which allows local users to modify files, and consequently obtain access to arbitrary user accounts, via standard filesystem operations.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iTunes for Windows	<=11.2
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
Apple iTunes for Windows	=11.1.3
Apple iTunes for Windows	=11.1.4
Apple iTunes for Windows	=11.1.5
Apple iOS and macOS

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Reference Links

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6251

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1347?
CVE-2014-1347 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1347?
To fix CVE-2014-1347, update Apple iTunes to version 11.2.1 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-1347?
CVE-2014-1347 affects Apple iTunes versions prior to 11.2.1 on OS X.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1347?
CVE-2014-1347 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper file permissions.
Can CVE-2014-1347 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-1347 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1347?
CVE-2014-1347 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1347?
To fix CVE-2014-1347, update Apple iTunes to version 11.2.1 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-1347?
CVE-2014-1347 affects Apple iTunes versions prior to 11.2.1 on OS X.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1347?
CVE-2014-1347 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper file permissions.
Can CVE-2014-1347 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-1347 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.