Vulnerability identifier: #VU30347

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3834

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
watchOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

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

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External links
http://support.apple.com/HT210921

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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.