CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1742

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2016-1742 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Apple iTunes before version 12.4, allowing local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to privilege escalation and damage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Apple iTunes to version 12.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in Apple iTunes before 12.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS