VDB-277723 · CVE-2024-44187 · Nessus 208985

Apple watchOS iFrame cross-domain policy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component iFrame Handler. This manipulation causes cross-domain policy. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-44187. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple watchOS (unknown version). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component iFrame Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-domain policy vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-942. The product uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A cross-origin issue existed with "iframe" elements. This was addressed with improved tracking of security origins. This issue is fixed in Safari 18, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11. A malicious website may exfiltrate data cross-origin.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-44187 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208985 (Debian dsa-5792 : gir1.2-javascriptcoregtk-4.0 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208985). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartwatch Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

watchOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross-domain policy
CWE: CWE-942 / CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 208985
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5792 : gir1.2-javascriptcoregtk-4.0 - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
09/17/2024 +28 days 🔍
09/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2026 +565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44187 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44187
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277723

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2024 08:14
Updated: 04/05/2026 06:45
Changes: 09/17/2024 08:14 (53), 09/21/2024 04:53 (1), 09/26/2024 13:19 (11), 10/15/2024 06:56 (2), 03/10/2025 02:12 (3), 04/05/2026 06:45 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:54B:103

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