CERT-In issues warning for apple watch users

After Apple’s recent update for the watchOS 8.7, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has warned of high-risk vulnerabilities in the older version of the Apple Watch operating system that may allow hackers to bypass the company’s security restrictions.

Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple Watch with OS prior to watchOS 8.7. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and bypass security restrictions on the targeted device.

According to the CERT-In the buffer overflow in the AppleAVD component is what leads to these vulnerabilities in Apple Watch. The government advised users to install necessary security patches on their Apple Watch by installing the latest WatchOS 8.7. To update Apple Watch, go to the Settings > General > Software Update on the smartwatch.

Apple is currently preparing to launch the Apple Watch Series 8. Apple will launch three new smartwatches this year - Apple Series 8, upgraded Apple Watch SE and an Apple Watch ‘Pro’ for extreme sports. The device is likely to get a new titanium casing and it will miss out on the long-rumoured squared-off look.