Apple watchOS up to 6.1.1 Kernel memory corruption

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
8.0$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS up to 6.1.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-3834. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS up to 6.1.1 (Smartwatch Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

The weakness was released 01/28/2020 by Alibaba as HT210921 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-3834. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.

Upgrading to version 6.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-150591, VDB-150592, VDB-150593 and VDB-150594. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Vendor

Name

Version

License

Website

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Temp Score: 8.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

Reaction Time: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Exposure Time: 🔍

Upgrade: watchOS 6.1.2

Timelineinfo

12/18/2019 🔍
01/28/2020 +41 days 🔍
01/28/2020 +0 days 🔍
02/28/2020 +31 days 🔍
05/12/2025 +1900 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210921
Researcher: Alibaba
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3834 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150601
See also: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2020 13:36
Updated: 05/12/2025 13:29
Changes: 02/28/2020 13:36 (46), 02/28/2020 13:41 (17), 04/06/2024 14:09 (18), 05/12/2025 13:29 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you need the next level of professionalism?

Upgrade your account now!