Apple watchOS up to 7.6.2 FontParser Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apple watchOS up to 7.6.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component FontParser. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-30843. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 7.6.2 (Smartwatch Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component FontParser. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/20/2021 by Xingwei Lin as HT212819 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-30843. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted dfont file may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 8.0 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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Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

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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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 8.0

Timelineinfo

04/13/2021 🔍
09/20/2021 +160 days 🔍
09/20/2021 +0 days 🔍
09/21/2021 +1 days 🔍
09/30/2021 +9 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212819
Researcher: Xingwei Lin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30843 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30843
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183129

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2021 12:18
Updated: 09/30/2021 17:16
Changes: 09/21/2021 12:18 (18), 09/21/2021 12:21 (27), 09/30/2021 17:16 (1)
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