VDB-172293 · CVE-2021-1758 · GCVE-0-2021-1758

Apple watchOS FontParser out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple watchOS. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component FontParser. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-1758. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component FontParser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 02/01/2021 by Peter Nguyen as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-1758 since 12/08/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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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

12/08/2020 🔍
02/01/2021 +55 days 🔍
02/01/2021 +0 days 🔍
04/03/2021 +61 days 🔍
04/09/2021 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Researcher: Peter Nguyen
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1758 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1758
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172293

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:50
Updated: 04/09/2021 09:46
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:50 (33), 04/09/2021 09:46 (9)
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