CVE-2019-6232: Race Condition

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

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.

Other sources

iTunes. A race condition existed during the installation of iTunes for Windows. This was addressed with improved state handling.

Credit

Stefan Kanthak (eskamation.de)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
apple iCloud for Windows<7.11
7.11
Apple Icloud Windows<7.11

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the race condition issue during the installation of iTunes for Windows?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-6232.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6232?

The severity of CVE-2019-6232 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does the vulnerability in iTunes for Windows occur?

The vulnerability in iTunes for Windows occurs due to a race condition during the installation process.

4

How can the vulnerability in iTunes for Windows be exploited?

The vulnerability in iTunes for Windows can be exploited by running the iTunes installer in an untrusted directory, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in iTunes for Windows?

To fix the vulnerability in iTunes for Windows, update to iCloud for Windows version 7.11 or higher, which addresses the issue with improved state handling.

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