Apple watchOS up to 9.5.2 WebKit Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple watchOS up to 9.5.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-38595. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple watchOS up to 9.5.2 (Smartwatch Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component WebKit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/24/2023 as HT213848 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-38595. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 9.6 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

The issue was addressed with improved checks.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB 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 9.6

Timelineinfo

07/20/2023 🔍
07/24/2023 +4 days 🔍
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07/25/2023 +1 days 🔍
08/16/2023 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213848
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38595 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38595
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235324

Entryinfo

Created: 07/25/2023 11:39
Updated: 08/16/2023 23:10
Changes: 07/25/2023 11:39 (17), 07/25/2023 11:42 (27), 08/16/2023 23:01 (2), 08/16/2023 23:10 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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