CVE-2020-3834: Critical severity apple ios, ipados, and watchos vulnerability
Published Jan 28, 2020
·Updated
Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.
Other sources
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 6.1.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Credit
Xiaolong Bai, Min (Spark) Zheng(Alibaba Inc), Luyi Xing(Indiana University Bloomington)
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2
6.1.2
Apple WatchOS<6.1.2
Event History
Feb 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-3834?
CVE-2020-3834 is a memory corruption issue in the kernel of Apple watchOS.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3834?
The severity of CVE-2020-3834 is not provided.
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How does CVE-2020-3834 affect watchOS?
CVE-2020-3834 affects watchOS 6.1.2.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-3834?
To fix CVE-2020-3834, update your Apple watchOS to version 6.1.2.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3834?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-3834 in the Apple support article: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210921)