Apple watchOS Messages authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple watchOS. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Messages. Executing a manipulation can lead to authentication spoofing. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-4391. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Messages. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2018. The weakness was released 10/29/2018 as HT209192 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-4391 since 01/02/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading 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-126195, VDB-126164, VDB-126165 and VDB-126166. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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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

01/02/2018 🔍
10/29/2018 +300 days 🔍
10/29/2018 +0 days 🔍
10/31/2018 +1 days 🔍
10/28/2020 +728 days 🔍
11/27/2020 +30 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT209192
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-4391 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4391
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163696
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 07:35
Updated: 11/27/2020 15:46
Changes: 10/28/2020 07:35 (45), 11/27/2020 15:41 (1), 11/27/2020 15:46 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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