ZDI-23-1497: Apple iTunes Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Apple iTunes. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2022-26773.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iTunes

Event History

Oct 4, 2023
Advisory Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1497?

ZDI-23-1497 has a CVSS rating of 7.8, indicating high severity.

2

How do I fix ZDI-23-1497?

To fix ZDI-23-1497, update Apple iTunes to the latest version provided by Apple.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-23-1497?

Users of Apple iTunes for Windows are affected by ZDI-23-1497.

4

What type of attack is related to ZDI-23-1497?

ZDI-23-1497 is associated with local privilege escalation attacks.

5

What must an attacker do to exploit ZDI-23-1497?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-23-1497.

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