VDB-172378 · CVE-2021-1818 · GCVE-0-2021-1818

Apple watchOS ImageIO state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown function of the component ImageIO. Executing a manipulation can lead to state issue. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-1818. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component ImageIO. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 02/01/2021 by Xingwei Lin as confirmed advisory (Website). This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-1818 since 12/08/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. 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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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
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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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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: Xingwei Lin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-1818 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1818
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172378

Entryinfo

Created: 04/03/2021 12:47
Updated: 04/09/2021 16:35
Changes: 04/03/2021 12:47 (33), 04/09/2021 16:35 (9)
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