About the security content of watchOS 6.2.9
This document describes the security content of watchOS 6.2.9.
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watchOS 6.2.9
FontParser
Available for: Apple Watch Series 1 and later
Impact: processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.
Description: a memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2020-27930: Google Project Zero
Kernel
Available for: Apple Watch Series 1 and later
Impact: a malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.
Description: a memory initialisation issue was addressed.
CVE-2020-27950: Google Project Zero
Kernel
Available for: Apple Watch Series 1 and later
Impact: a malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.
Description: a type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling.
CVE-2020-27932: Google Project Zero
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