CVE-2018-4141: Infoleak

Published Jun 1, 2018
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Updated

Intel Graphics Driver. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Credit

an anonymous researcher, Zhao Qixun@@S0rryMybad(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.5
10.13.5
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.5

Event History

Jun 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-4141.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4141?

The severity of CVE-2018-4141 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4141?

macOS before 10.13.5, macOS High Sierra (version up to but not including 10.13.5), Sierra, and El Capitan are affected by CVE-2018-4141.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-4141?

The vulnerability in CVE-2018-4141 is a validation issue in the "Intel Graphics Driver" component, which allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2018-4141?

Update your macOS to version 10.13.5 or later to mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2018-4141.

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