CVE-2009-0143

Name: CVE-2009-0143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-14T18:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0143 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	< 8.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2009/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/52579Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34254Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021843Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3487Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0702Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5336Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2009/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/52579Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/34254Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021843Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3487Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0702Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5336Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0143?

How severe is CVE-2009-0143?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0143 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0143?

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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Source: NVD / NIST