Apple iTunes CVE-2013-1014 HTTPS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
BID:59941
Info
Apple iTunes CVE-2013-1014 HTTPS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 59941 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2013-1014 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | May 16 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 16 2013 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Christopher of ThinkSECURE Pte Ltd and Christopher Hickstein of University of Minnesota |
| Vulnerable: |
Apple iTunes 10.5.1 Apple iTunes 10.6 Apple iTunes 10.5 Apple iTunes 10.2.2 Apple iTunes 10.2 Apple iTunes 10.1 Apple iTunes 10 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Apple iTunes CVE-2013-1014 HTTPS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Apple iTunes is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the application fails to properly validate SSL certificates from the server.
An attacker can exploit this issue to perform man-in-the-middle attacks and disclose sensitive information, which will aid in further attacks.
Apple iTunes is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the application fails to properly validate SSL certificates from the server.
An attacker can exploit this issue to perform man-in-the-middle attacks and disclose sensitive information, which will aid in further attacks.
Exploit / POC
Apple iTunes CVE-2013-1014 HTTPS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit this issue using readily available tools.
An attacker can exploit this issue using readily available tools.
Solution / Fix
Apple iTunes CVE-2013-1014 HTTPS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Apple iTunes CVE-2013-1014 HTTPS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
References:
References:
- iTunes Homepage (Apple)