CVE-2008-3434
UnknownEPSS 2.62%
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CVE-2008-3434 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple iTunes before 10.5.1 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apple iTunes before 10.5.1 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Itunes | <= 6.0.5 |
| Apple | Itunes | 1.0 |
| Apple | Itunes | 1.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 1.1.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 1.1.2 |
| Apple | Itunes | 2.0 |
| Apple | Itunes | 2.0.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 2.0.2 |
| Apple | Itunes | 2.0.3 |
| Apple | Itunes | 2.0.4 |
| Apple | Itunes | 3.0 |
| Apple | Itunes | 3.0.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.0 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.0.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.2 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.5 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.6 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.7 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.7.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.8 |
| Apple | Itunes | 4.9 |
| Apple | Itunes | 5.0 |
| Apple | Itunes | 5.0.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0 |
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0.2 |
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0.3 |
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0.4 |
| Apple | Itunes | 6.0.4.2 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-3434?
Apple iTunes before 10.5.1 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
How severe is CVE-2008-3434?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3434 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3434?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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