Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-16895: ZDI-23-1497: Apple iTunes Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 04 2023(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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iTunes

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16895?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-16895 is rated at 7.8 on the CVSS scale.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16895?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-16895, update Apple iTunes to the latest version provided by Apple.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-16895?

    ZDI-CAN-16895 affects installations of Apple iTunes on Windows.

  • What types of attacks does ZDI-CAN-16895 enable?

    ZDI-CAN-16895 enables local attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems.

  • What are the prerequisites for exploiting ZDI-CAN-16895?

    An attacker must first have the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit ZDI-CAN-16895.

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