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CVE-2014-1242

5.8 · MEDIUM

Apple iTunes before 11.1.4 uses HTTP for the iTunes Tutorials window, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof content by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Published Jan 23, 2014appleCWE-310EPSS 1.02%

Overview

CVE-2014-1242 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple itunes. It was published on January 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apple iTunes before 11.1.4 uses HTTP for the iTunes Tutorials window, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof content by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update itunes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
appleitunes0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1242?

CVE-2014-1242 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple itunes. It was published on January 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-1242?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1242?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update itunes to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1242?

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