VDB-163528 · CVE-2020-9863 · GCVE-0-2020-9863

Apple watchOS uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2020-9863. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/23/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-9863. The attack can only be done within the local network. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
10/23/2020 +234 days 🔍
10/23/2020 +0 days 🔍
10/03/2022 +710 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163528

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2020 15:08
Updated: 10/03/2022 12:43
Changes: 10/23/2020 15:08 (35), 10/03/2022 12:36 (4), 10/03/2022 12:43 (18)
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