SB2023090764 - Remote code execution in Apple watchOS



SB2023090764 - Remote code execution in Apple watchOS

Published: September 7, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023090764
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41061)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Wallet. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted attachment and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.