#VU81215 Improper Authentication in watchOS - CVE-2023-40418

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81215

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 3.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40418

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
watchOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists in the Passcode feature due to Apple Watch Ultra may not lock when using the Depth app. An attacker with physical access to device can gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: before 10.0, 10.0

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213937

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.