CVE-2019-8801

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple iTunes for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT210722 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210726 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8801?
CVE-2019-8801 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-8801?
To fix CVE-2019-8801, 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-2019-8801 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-8801 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-8801?
CVE-2019-8801 affects Apple macOS, Apple iTunes for Windows.
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