Apple watchOS Nearby Device state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS. This impacts an unknown function of the component Nearby Device Handler. The manipulation results in state issue. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-44171. An attack on the physical device is feasible. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple watchOS (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Nearby Device Handler. 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. CVE summarizes:

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11. An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to Control Nearby Devices via accessibility features.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44171 since 08/20/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
09/17/2024 +28 days 🔍
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09/24/2024 +7 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44171 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44171
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277704

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2024 08:07
Updated: 09/24/2024 21:30
Changes: 09/17/2024 08:07 (53), 09/21/2024 04:20 (1), 09/24/2024 21:30 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:6BE:103

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