Apple watchOS Kernel use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown part of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-1764. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 02/01/2021 as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-1764 since 12/08/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
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

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1764 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1764
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172306

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 11:59
Updated: 04/09/2021 10:37
Changes: 04/03/2021 11:59 (32), 04/09/2021 10:37 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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