Apple watchOS Attachment behavioral workflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple watchOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Attachment Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to behavioral workflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-41061. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Attachment Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a behavioral workflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-841. The product supports a session in which more than one behavior must be performed by an actor, but it does not properly ensure that the actor performs the behaviors in the required sequence. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.6.2, iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

The weakness was released 09/07/2023. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-41061 since 08/22/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 09/11/2023 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 10/02/2023:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (805). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Class: Behavioral workflow
CWE: CWE-841 / CWE-840
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/22/2025 +593 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2023-41061 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41061
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239116
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2023 23:11
Updated: 04/22/2025 08:48
Changes: 09/07/2023 23:11 (39), 10/04/2023 07:19 (11), 04/29/2024 11:23 (26), 06/07/2024 14:07 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (2), 09/14/2024 00:15 (12), 04/22/2025 08:48 (3)
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