Apple Watch up to 1.0.2 PluginKit input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Watch up to 1.0.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component PluginKit. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5837. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple Watch up to 1.0.2 (Smartwatch Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component PluginKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PluginKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to bypass an intended app-trust requirement and install arbitrary extensions via a crafted enterprise app.

The weakness was published 09/23/2015 by Filippo Bigarella (beist) with FireEye, Inc. as HT205213 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-5837 since 08/06/2015. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An issue existed in the validation of extensions during installation. This was addressed through improved app verification.

Upgrading to version 2 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 SecurityFocus (BID 76764†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52904†). Similar entries are available at VDB-9015, VDB-68413, VDB-77828 and VDB-77762. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Watch 2

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08/06/2015 🔍
09/16/2015 +41 days 🔍
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09/28/2015 +5 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205213
Researcher: Filippo Bigarella (beist)
Organization: FireEye, Inc.
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78120
SecurityFocus: 76764 - Apple iOS APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033609
Vulnerability Center: 52904 - Apple WatchOS <2 Local Security Bypass via a Malicious Application - CVE-2015-5837, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2015 10:14
Updated: 06/19/2022 14:12
Changes: 09/28/2015 10:14 (57), 01/03/2018 09:49 (12), 06/19/2022 14:12 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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