Apple watchOS Font File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Font File Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-9980. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (version now known). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Font File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/23/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-9980. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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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 🔍
10/04/2022 +710 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163596

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2020 15:59
Updated: 10/04/2022 01:53
Changes: 10/23/2020 15:59 (36), 11/26/2020 21:17 (2), 11/26/2020 21:22 (18), 10/04/2022 01:53 (2)
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