Remote code execution in Apple watchOS
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-41061 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
watchOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU80543
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41061
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Wallet. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted attachment and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionswatchOS: 9.0 20R361 - 9.6.1 20U80
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213907
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
