Remote code execution in Apple watchOS



Published: 2023-09-07
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-41061
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		watchOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU80543

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41061

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 9.0 20R361 - 9.6.1 20U80

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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