HT211217 - About the security content of watchOS 6.2.6

Q: What is the severity of HT211217?

HT211217 is classified as risk level 32, indicating a significant security concern.

Q: How can I mitigate the issues outlined in HT211217?

To mitigate the issues in HT211217, ensure you update your Apple Watch to at least watchOS 6.2.6.

Q: What types of vulnerabilities are addressed in HT211217?

HT211217 addresses various security vulnerabilities found in watchOS that could potentially allow unauthorized access.

Q: Is my device affected by HT211217?

If you are using an Apple Watch running a version prior to watchOS 6.2.6, your device is affected by HT211217.

Q: What are the potential impacts of the vulnerabilities in HT211217?

The vulnerabilities in HT211217 could lead to unauthorized data access or denial of service, impacting user privacy and device functionality.

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available

Apple WatchOS<6.2.6

6.2.6

Event History

Jun 1, 2020

Advisory Published

12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

CVE-2020-9859

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of HT211217?

HT211217 is classified as risk level 32, indicating a significant security concern.

2

How can I mitigate the issues outlined in HT211217?

To mitigate the issues in HT211217, ensure you update your Apple Watch to at least watchOS 6.2.6.

3

What types of vulnerabilities are addressed in HT211217?

HT211217 addresses various security vulnerabilities found in watchOS that could potentially allow unauthorized access.

4

Is my device affected by HT211217?

If you are using an Apple Watch running a version prior to watchOS 6.2.6, your device is affected by HT211217.

5

What are the potential impacts of the vulnerabilities in HT211217?

The vulnerabilities in HT211217 could lead to unauthorized data access or denial of service, impacting user privacy and device functionality.

HT211217: About the security content of watchOS 6.2.6