CVE-2010-1768 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain console privileges via insecure file operations during device syncing in Apple iTunes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1768?
CVE-2010-1768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 20 Aug 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple iTunes before 9.1 allows local users to gain console privileges via vectors related to log files, "insecure file operation," and syncing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1768?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-1768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w68v-6cjr-pcvc.