Apple watchOS CoreAudio memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple watchOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component CoreAudio. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-8592. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. 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 classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component CoreAudio. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 05/13/2019 by riusksk as HT210119 as confirmed advisory (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-8592 since 02/18/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371785 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14.5, Security Update 2019-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-003 Sierra Not Installed (HT210119)).

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

The entries VDB-134839, VDB-134840, VDB-134841 and VDB-134843 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/18/2019 🔍
05/13/2019 +84 days 🔍
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10/28/2020 +534 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT210119
Researcher: riusksk
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-8592 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8592
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163752
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 08:47
Updated: 11/28/2020 00:20
Changes: 10/28/2020 08:47 (47), 10/28/2020 08:48 (3), 11/28/2020 00:13 (2), 11/28/2020 00:20 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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