Apple Watch OS 1.0 Kernel input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Watch OS 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-1104. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple Watch OS 1.0 (Smartwatch Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/19/2015 by Stephen Roettger (lokihardt@ASRT) with Google Security Team as HT204870 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1104 since 01/16/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82699 (Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (FREAK)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123515 (Apple Mac OS X v10.10.3 and Security Update 2015-004 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2)).

Upgrading to version 1.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (82699), SecurityFocus (BID 73981†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52917†). Additional details are provided at scip.ch. Similar entries are available at VDB-69184, VDB-74699, VDB-74709 and VDB-74710. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 82699
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (FREAK)
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Apr15
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Watch OS 1.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT204870
Researcher: Stephen Roettger (lokihardt@ASRT)
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1104 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1104
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75460
SecurityFocus: 73981 - Apple TV/Mac OS X/iOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032048
Vulnerability Center: 52917 - Apple MacOS X <10.10.3 Remote Bypass Restrictions via IPv6 Packets - CVE-2015-1104, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 05/20/2015 10:45
Updated: 12/01/2024 12:39
Changes: 05/20/2015 10:45 (61), 10/08/2018 15:09 (23), 05/18/2022 04:35 (3), 05/18/2022 04:48 (1), 12/01/2024 12:39 (16)
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