VDB-172255 · CVE-2020-9978 · GCVE-0-2020-9978

Apple tvOS HomeKit

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple tvOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HomeKit. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-9978. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple tvOS (Digital Media Player) (version now known) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component HomeKit. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was published 12/14/2020 by Luyi Xing, Dongfang Zhao, Xiaofeng Wang, Yan Jia and Bin Yuan as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-9978 since 03/02/2020. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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

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Productinfo

Type

Digital Media Player

Vendor

Apple

Name

tvOS

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/02/2020 🔍
12/14/2020 +287 days 🔍
12/14/2020 +0 days 🔍
04/03/2021 +110 days 🔍
04/08/2021 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Luyi Xing, Dongfang Zhao, Xiaofeng Wang, Yan Jia, Bin Yuan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-9978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172255

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:23
Updated: 04/08/2021 17:34
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:23 (32), 04/08/2021 17:34 (9)
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