CVE-2019-8801 Path traversal in iTunes for Windows

High 7.8 Published 18 Dec 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Running the iTunes installer from an untrusted directory allows arbitrary code execution due to unsafe dynamic library loading.

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-2019-8801?

CVE-2019-8801 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 18 Dec 2019. 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

A dynamic library loading issue existed in iTunes setup. This was addressed with improved path searching. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15.1, iTunes for Windows 12.10.2. Running the iTunes installer in an untrusted directory may result in arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8801?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-8801 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8801 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9xp-93v6-v7gj.