Apple watchOS up to 9.4 Kernel ColdInvite type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple watchOS up to 9.4. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in type confusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-27930. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS up to 9.4 (Smartwatch Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/18/2023 by 08Tc3wBB as HT213764 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-27930. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The advisory points out:

An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Upgrading to version 9.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-31656). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 9.5

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03/08/2023 🔍
05/18/2023 +70 days 🔍
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05/20/2023 +2 days 🔍
11/28/2025 +923 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213764
Researcher: 08Tc3wBB
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27930 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27930
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229569
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/20/2023 08:29
Updated: 11/28/2025 03:44
Changes: 05/20/2023 08:29 (19), 05/20/2023 08:32 (27), 05/23/2023 07:24 (1), 06/15/2023 09:33 (1), 11/28/2025 03:44 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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