Apple watchOS HomeKit

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component HomeKit. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2020-9978. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component HomeKit. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was released 12/14/2020 by Luyi Xing, Dongfang Zhao, Xiaofeng Wang, Yan Jia and Bin Yuan as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-9978 since 03/02/2020. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. 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.

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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

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 🔍
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-100-172256

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:23
Updated: 04/08/2021 17:37
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:23 (32), 04/08/2021 17:37 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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