CVE-2018-4160: Critical severity macos high sierra vulnerability
Kernel. An out-of-bounds read was addressed through improved bounds checking.
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An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4170
- CVE-2018-4105
- CVE-2018-4112
- CVE-2018-4166
- CVE-2018-4155
- CVE-2018-4158
- CVE-2018-4142
- CVE-2017-13890
- CVE-2017-8816
- CVE-2018-4176
- CVE-2018-4108
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2018-4167
- CVE-2018-4151
- CVE-2018-4132
- CVE-2018-4135
- CVE-2018-4150
- CVE-2018-4104
- CVE-2018-4143
- CVE-2018-4136
- CVE-2018-4160
- CVE-2018-4185
- CVE-2018-4139
- CVE-2018-4175
- CVE-2017-15412
- CVE-2018-4187
- CVE-2018-4179
- CVE-2018-4111
- CVE-2018-4174
- CVE-2018-4152
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2018-4138
- CVE-2018-4107
- CVE-2018-4156
- CVE-2018-4157
- CVE-2018-4298
- CVE-2018-4144
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2018-4173
- CVE-2018-4154
- CVE-2018-4115
- CVE-2018-4106
- CVE-2018-4131
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4160?
CVE-2018-4160 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read in the Kernel component of certain Apple products.
How severe is CVE-2018-4160?
CVE-2018-4160 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-4160?
CVE-2018-4160 affects Apple Mac OS X before 10.13.4, Apple macOS High Sierra up to version 10.13.4, Apple Sierra, and Apple El Capitan.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4160?
To fix CVE-2018-4160, update your macOS to version 10.13.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4160?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4160 on the Apple support website and the SecurityFocus and SecurityTracker websites.