Security features bypass in watchOS - CVE-2020-9974
Published: November 6, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48185
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9974
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
watchOS
watchOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists within the OS kernel that allows a local user to run a specially crafted program and determine kernel memory layout. This vulnerability can be used to bypass implemented security restrictions and leverage exploitation of other vulnerabilities.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-9974
Install updates from vendor's website.