CVE-2019-6232 Race condition in iCloud for Windows

High 7.5 Published Updated

A race condition in the iTunes installer allows arbitrary code execution if run from an untrusted directory, requiring users to update iCloud for Windows.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-6232?

CVE-2019-6232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A race condition existed during the installation of iTunes for Windows. This was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iCloud for Windows 7.11. Running the iTunes installer in an untrusted directory may result in arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Icloud.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6232?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-6232 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6232 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Icloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgvm-678f-6rwc.

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