Apple watchOS up to 7.4.1 ImageIO Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple watchOS up to 7.4.1. This affects an unknown function of the component ImageIO. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-30701. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple watchOS up to 7.4.1 (Smartwatch Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component ImageIO. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 05/24/2021 by Mickey Jin as HT212533 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-30701. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 7.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

This issue was addressed with improved checks.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta 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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Upgrade: watchOS 7.5

Timelineinfo

04/13/2021 🔍
05/24/2021 +41 days 🔍
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05/25/2021 +1 days 🔍
05/28/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212533
Researcher: Mickey Jin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30701 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-175656

Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2021 12:12
Updated: 05/28/2021 08:07
Changes: 05/25/2021 12:12 (11), 05/25/2021 12:13 (7), 05/25/2021 12:16 (27), 05/28/2021 08:07 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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