CVE-2024-44193 Privilege escalation in iTunes for Windows
A local attacker can elevate privileges in iTunes for Windows due to a logic issue, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-44193?
CVE-2024-44193 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-44193?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Itunes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44193?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-44193 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-44193 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-44193 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Itunes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-72cp-q9j9-fhvh.