Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS 9
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-41992 CVE-2023-41991 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 CWE-347 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
watchOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU81040
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41992
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the OS kernel. A local application can execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionswatchOS: 9.0 20R361 - 9.6.2
External linkshttp://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213929
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
2) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
EUVDB-ID: #VU81041
Risk: High
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-2023-41991
CWE-ID:
CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of cryptographic signature within the Security component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted application that can bypass signature validation process, trick the victim into installing it and compromise the affected system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionswatchOS: 9.0 20R361 - 9.6.2
External linkshttp://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213929
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.
