#VU63463 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in iTunes - CVE-2022-26773

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63463

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26773

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iTunes
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform unauthorized actions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Mobile Device Service. A local user can delete files without having access to them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iTunes: 12.0 - 12.12.3

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213259
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1497/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.