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CVE-2020-3843: About the security content of watchOS 5.3.7
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.4.7, watchOS 5.3.7. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
This document describes the security content of watchOS 5.3.7.
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watchOS 5.3.7
Released May 20, 2020
Available for: Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 when paired to an iPhone with iOS 12 installed
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted mail message may lead to heap corruption
Description: A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2020-9819: ZecOps.com
Wi-Fi
Available for: Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 when paired to an iPhone with iOS 12 installed
Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2020-3843: Ian Beer of Google Project Zero
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Published Date: May 26, 2020
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