VDB-144585 · CVE-2019-8808 · HT210724

Apple watchOS up to 6.0.1 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 6.0.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-8808. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple watchOS up to 6.0.1 (Smartwatch Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/29/2019 by OSS-Fuzz as HT210724 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-8808. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Upgrading to version 6.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-144517, VDB-144545, VDB-144559 and VDB-144570. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 6.1

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
10/29/2019 +253 days 🔍
10/29/2019 +0 days 🔍
10/31/2019 +2 days 🔍
01/31/2024 +1553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210724
Researcher: OSS-Fuzz
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8808 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8808
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-144585
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2019 08:27
Updated: 01/31/2024 11:43
Changes: 10/31/2019 08:27 (46), 10/31/2019 08:32 (16), 01/31/2024 11:43 (5)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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