# CVE-2009-0143: Apple iTunes before 8.1 does not properly inform the user about the origin of an authentication request, which makes it easier for remote po

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-14 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021843
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34094
- http://osvdb.org/52579
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5336
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34254
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2009/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3487
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49201

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