Apple watchOS up to 5.2.0 SQLite input validation

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A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 5.2.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component SQLite. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-8577. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 5.2.0 (Smartwatch Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component SQLite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, watchOS 5.2.1, iTunes for Windows 12.9.5, iCloud for Windows 7.12. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness was published 05/13/2019 with CheckPoint as HT210122 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-8577 since 02/18/2019. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371813 (Apple iCloud for Windows Prior to 7.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities(HT210125)).

Upgrading to version 5.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-134861, VDB-134862, VDB-134863 and VDB-134864. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Smartwatch Operating System

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• Apple

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• watchOS

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• 5.0
• 5.1
• 5.2.0

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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