Apple watchOS up to 6.2.7 Messages improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple watchOS up to 6.2.7. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Messages. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-9885. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 6.2.7 (Smartwatch Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Messages. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 07/15/2020 by Suryansh Mansharamani as HT211291 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-9885. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification.

Upgrading to version 6.2.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-158592, VDB-158606, VDB-158607 and VDB-158608. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 6.2.8

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03/02/2020 🔍
07/15/2020 +135 days 🔍
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07/16/2020 +1 days 🔍
11/03/2020 +110 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT211291
Researcher: Suryansh Mansharamani
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9885 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9885
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158615
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2020 20:21
Updated: 11/03/2020 15:25
Changes: 07/16/2020 20:21 (46), 07/16/2020 20:26 (2), 11/03/2020 15:21 (2), 11/03/2020 15:25 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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