Apple watchOS ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown part of the component ImageIO. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-1754. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component ImageIO. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 02/01/2021 by Xingwei Lin as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-1754 since 12/08/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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.

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: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/08/2020 🔍
02/01/2021 +55 days 🔍
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04/03/2021 +61 days 🔍
04/09/2021 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Xingwei Lin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1754 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1754
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172284

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:44
Updated: 04/09/2021 09:04
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:44 (32), 04/09/2021 09:04 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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