Vulnerability identifier: #VU48186

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10016

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 user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.0.3 18R410

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211928

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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.