Buffer overflow in Apple watchOS



| Updated: 2020-07-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-3834
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 watchOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU30347

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3834

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 6.1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/HT210921


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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