Apple watchOS up to 7.6.2 Preferences state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple watchOS up to 7.6.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Preferences. Performing a manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-30854. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple watchOS up to 7.6.2 (Smartwatch Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Preferences. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-371. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 09/20/2021 by Zhipeng Huo as HT212819 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-30854. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions

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:

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 8.0

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT212819
Researcher: Zhipeng Huo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-30854 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-30854
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183135

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2021 12:20
Updated: 09/30/2021 18:09
Changes: 09/21/2021 12:20 (19), 09/21/2021 12:24 (27), 09/30/2021 18:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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