#VU95324 Security features bypass in watchOS - CVE-2024-27814

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95324

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27814

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
watchOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a state error in Phone subsystem. An attacker with physical access to device can view contact information from the lock screen.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

watchOS: 10.0 - 10.4

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104

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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.