CVE-2009-0143

Description

Apple iTunes before 8.1 does not properly inform the user about the origin of an authentication request, which makes it easier for remote podcast servers to trick a user into providing a username and password when subscribing to a crafted podcast.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021843 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34094 vdb entry third party advisory
http://osvdb.org/52579 vdb entry broken link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5336 vdb entry third party advisory signature
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0702 vdb entry third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34254 third party advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2009/Mar/msg00001.html mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3487 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49201 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0143?
CVE-2009-0143 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0143?
To fix CVE-2009-0143, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0143 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0143 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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