Vulnerabilities > CVE-2019-8801 - Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Apple Itunes and mac OS X

047910
CVSS 7.8 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
local
low complexity
apple
CWE-426
nessus
NVD
Published: 2019-12-18
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

A dynamic library loading issue existed in iTunes setup. This was addressed with improved path searching. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, iTunes for Windows 12.10.2. Running the iTunes installer in an untrusted directory may result in arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Apple
17
OS
Apple
183

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths
    This attack loads a malicious resource into a program's standard path used to bootstrap and/or provide contextual information for a program like a path variable or classpath. J2EE applications and other component based applications that are built from multiple binaries can have very long list of dependencies to execute. If one of these libraries and/or references is controllable by the attacker then application controls can be circumvented by the attacker. A standard UNIX path looks similar to this If the attacker modifies the path variable to point to a locale that includes malicious resources then the user unwittingly can execute commands on the attackers' behalf: This is a form of usurping control of the program and the attack can be done on the classpath, database resources, or any other resources built from compound parts. At runtime detection and blocking of this attack is nearly impossible, because the configuration allows execution.

Nessus

  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOS_HT210722.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is running a version of macOS or Mac OS X that is 10.15.x prior to 10.15.1, 10.14.x prior to 10.14.6 security update 2019-001, 10.13.x prior to 10.13.6 security update 2019-006. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An out-of-bounds read error exists in the accounts component due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can exploit this, to disclose memory contents. (CVE-2019-8787) - A security bypass vulnerability exists in the App Store component due to an improper state management implementation. A local attacker can exploit this, to login to the account of a previously logged in user without valid credentials. (CVE-2019-8803) - An out-of-bounds read error exists in the IOGraphics component due to improper bounds checking. A local attacker can exploit this, to cause unexpected system termination or to read kernel memory. (CVE-2019-8759) Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system
    last seen2020-03-18
    modified2019-11-13
    plugin id130967
    published2019-11-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/130967
    titlemacOS 10.15.x < 10.15.1 / 10.14.x < 10.14.6 Security Update 2019-001 / 10.13.x < 10.13.6 Security Update 2019-006
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(130967);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/03/10");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2017-7152",
    "CVE-2018-12152",
    "CVE-2018-12153",
    "CVE-2018-12154",
    "CVE-2019-8509",
    "CVE-2019-8592",
    "CVE-2019-8705",
    "CVE-2019-8706",
    "CVE-2019-8708",
    "CVE-2019-8709",
    "CVE-2019-8715",
    "CVE-2019-8716",
    "CVE-2019-8717",
    "CVE-2019-8736",
    "CVE-2019-8737",
    "CVE-2019-8744",
    "CVE-2019-8745",
    "CVE-2019-8746",
    "CVE-2019-8748",
    "CVE-2019-8749",
    "CVE-2019-8750",
    "CVE-2019-8754",
    "CVE-2019-8756",
    "CVE-2019-8759",
    "CVE-2019-8761",
    "CVE-2019-8767",
    "CVE-2019-8772",
    "CVE-2019-8784",
    "CVE-2019-8785",
    "CVE-2019-8786",
    "CVE-2019-8787",
    "CVE-2019-8788",
    "CVE-2019-8789",
    "CVE-2019-8794",
    "CVE-2019-8797",
    "CVE-2019-8798",
    "CVE-2019-8801",
    "CVE-2019-8802",
    "CVE-2019-8803",
    "CVE-2019-8805",
    "CVE-2019-8807",
    "CVE-2019-8817",
    "CVE-2019-8824",
    "CVE-2019-8825",
    "CVE-2019-8829",
    "CVE-2019-8831",
    "CVE-2019-8850",
    "CVE-2019-8858",
    "CVE-2019-11041",
    "CVE-2019-11042",
    "CVE-2019-15126"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(103136, 105582);
  script_xref(name:"APPLE-SA", value:"HT210722");
  script_xref(name:"APPLE-SA", value:"APPLE-SA-2019-10-29");

  script_name(english:"macOS 10.15.x < 10.15.1 / 10.14.x < 10.14.6 Security Update 2019-001 / 10.13.x < 10.13.6 Security Update 2019-006");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of macOS or Mac OS X.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host is missing a macOS or Mac OS X security update that fixes multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote host is running a version of macOS or Mac OS X that is 10.15.x prior to 10.15.1, 10.14.x prior to 10.14.6 
security update 2019-001, 10.13.x prior to 10.13.6 security update 2019-006. It is, therefore, affected by multiple 
vulnerabilities :

  - An out-of-bounds read error exists in the accounts component due to improper input validation. A remote
    attacker can exploit this, to disclose memory contents. (CVE-2019-8787)

  - A security bypass vulnerability exists in the App Store component due to an improper state management
    implementation. A local attacker can exploit this, to login to the account of a previously logged in user
    without valid credentials. (CVE-2019-8803)

  - An out-of-bounds read error exists in the IOGraphics component due to improper bounds checking. A local
    attacker can exploit this, to cause unexpected system termination or to read kernel memory. 
    (CVE-2019-8759)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported
version number.");
  # https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210722
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?39d6c45e");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to macOS 10.15.1 / 10.14.6 security update 2019-001 / 10.13.6 security update 2019-006 or later");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2019-8807");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/10/29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/10/29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/11/13");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"combined");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:apple:macos");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl", "os_fingerprint.nasl");
  script_require_ports("Host/MacOSX/Version", "Host/OS");

  exit(0);
}

include('lists.inc');
include('vcf.inc');
include('vcf_extras_apple.inc');

app_info = vcf::apple::macos::get_app_info();

constraints = [
  { 'min_version': '10.13', 'max_version': '10.13.6', 'fixed_build': '17G9016', 'fixed_display': '10.13.6 Security Update 2019-006' },
  { 'min_version': '10.14', 'max_version': '10.14.6', 'fixed_build': '18G1012', 'fixed_display': '10.14.6 Security Update 2019-001' },
  { 'min_version': '10.15', 'fixed_version': '10.15.1' }
];

vcf::apple::macos::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idITUNES_12_10_2.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Apple iTunes installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 12.10.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the HT210726 advisory. Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id131132
    published2019-11-20
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/131132
    titleApple iTunes < 12.10.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(131132);
  script_version("1.2");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/22");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2019-8782",
    "CVE-2019-8783",
    "CVE-2019-8784",
    "CVE-2019-8801",
    "CVE-2019-8808",
    "CVE-2019-8811",
    "CVE-2019-8812",
    "CVE-2019-8813",
    "CVE-2019-8814",
    "CVE-2019-8815",
    "CVE-2019-8816",
    "CVE-2019-8819",
    "CVE-2019-8820",
    "CVE-2019-8821",
    "CVE-2019-8822",
    "CVE-2019-8823"
  );
  script_xref(name:"APPLE-SA", value:"HT210726");
  script_xref(name:"APPLE-SA", value:"APPLE-SA-2019-10-25");

  script_name(english:"Apple iTunes < 12.10.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"An application installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Apple iTunes installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 12.10.2. It is, therefore, affected by
multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the HT210726 advisory. Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has
instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210726");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Apple iTunes version 12.10.2 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2019-8784");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/10/25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/10/25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/11/20");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:apple:itunes");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("itunes_detect.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/iTunes Version", "SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

  exit(0);
}
include("vcf.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"iTunes Version", win_local:TRUE);
constraints = [{'fixed_version':'12.10.2'}];
vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

References