Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS



| Updated: 2021-11-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 25
CVE-ID CVE-2021-30707
CVE-2021-30715
CVE-2021-30720
CVE-2021-30734
CVE-2021-30749
CVE-2021-30689
CVE-2021-30682
CVE-2021-21779
CVE-2021-30744
CVE-2021-30737
CVE-2021-30677
CVE-2021-30736
CVE-2021-30704
CVE-2021-30685
CVE-2021-30740
CVE-2021-30705
CVE-2021-30701
CVE-2021-30700
CVE-2021-30687
CVE-2021-30710
CVE-2021-30697
CVE-2021-30724
CVE-2021-30727
CVE-2021-30686
CVE-2021-30681
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-20
CWE-254
CWE-79
CWE-200
CWE-416
CWE-264
CWE-125
CWE-121
CWE-61
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #7 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #8 is available.
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 25 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53447

Risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30707

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Audio subsystem. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted audio file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU53468

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30715

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in OS Kernel subsystem. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted message to he system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

3) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU53502

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30720

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in WebKit due to the way the component handles links to internal resources. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page and trick the application to connect to arbitrary internal addresses.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

4) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53501

Risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30734

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web oage, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

5) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53500

Risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30749

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content within the KeyframeEffect class in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web oage, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

6) Universal cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU53499

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30689

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

7) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU53498

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30682

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in webKit. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

8) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU53497

Risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21779

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

9) Universal cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU53496

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30744

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

10) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53487

Risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30737

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the ASN.1 decoder when processing TLS certificates. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption with a specially crafted TLS certificate and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

11) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU53472

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30677

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in LaunchServices. A local application can break out of its sandbox.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

12) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53469

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-2021-30736

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in OS kernel subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

13) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU53467

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-2021-30704

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in OS Kernel subsystem. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the system with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

14) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU53448

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30685

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the AudioToolboxCore framework in Audio subsystem. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted AAC file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

15) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU53466

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-2021-30740

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in OS Kernel subsystem. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the system with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

16) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU53461

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30705

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted ASTC file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

17) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53462

Risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30701

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing image files in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PICT image file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

18) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU53460

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30700

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

19) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU53459

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30687

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in ImageIO. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

20) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53457

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30710

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heimdal. A malicious application can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

21) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU53456

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30697

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Heimdal. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

22) Security restrictoins bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU53452

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30724

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in CVMS. A local user can bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

23) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU53451

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30727

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Crash reported component. A local application can modify protected parts of the file system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.

24) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU53450

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30686

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the USACBitstreamReader function in AudioCodecs. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted LOAS file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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?

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

25) UNIX symbolic link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU53449

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30681

CWE-ID: CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue within the Core Services subsystem. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 7.0 18R382 - 7.4.1 18T201

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533


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.



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