CVE-2017-7053 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on Windows systems via a crafted application in iTunes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7053?
CVE-2017-7053 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 20 Jul 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iTunes before 12.6.2 on Windows is affected. The issue involves the "iTunes" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7053?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7053?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7053 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-7053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jmj-9xm4-g77v.