CVE-2018-4162: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. Safari before 11.1 is affected. iCloud before 7.4 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.4 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Other sources
WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4155
- CVE-2018-4142
- CVE-2018-4167
- CVE-2018-4150
- CVE-2018-4104
- CVE-2018-4143
- CVE-2018-4185
- CVE-2017-15412
- CVE-2018-4166
- CVE-2018-4157
- CVE-2018-4144
- CVE-2018-4115
- CVE-2018-4113
- CVE-2018-4146
- CVE-2018-4101
- CVE-2018-4114
- CVE-2018-4118
- CVE-2018-4119
- CVE-2018-4120
- CVE-2018-4121
- CVE-2018-4122
- CVE-2018-4125
- CVE-2018-4127
- CVE-2018-4128
- CVE-2018-4129
- CVE-2018-4130
- CVE-2018-4161
- CVE-2018-4162
- CVE-2018-4163
- CVE-2018-4165
- CVE-2018-4207
- CVE-2018-4208
- CVE-2018-4209
- CVE-2018-4210
- CVE-2018-4212
- CVE-2018-4213
- CVE-2018-4145
- CVE-2018-4158
- CVE-2018-4390
- CVE-2018-4391
- CVE-2018-4117
- CVE-2018-4102
- CVE-2018-4116
- CVE-2018-4186
- CVE-2018-4137
- CVE-2018-4133
- CVE-2018-4177
- CVE-2018-4123
- CVE-2018-4168
- CVE-2018-4172
- CVE-2018-4151
- CVE-2018-4187
- CVE-2018-4174
- CVE-2018-4156
- CVE-2018-4134
- CVE-2018-4149
- CVE-2018-4173
- CVE-2018-4154
- CVE-2018-4140
- CVE-2018-4148
- CVE-2018-4110
- CVE-2018-4131
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4162?
CVE-2018-4162 is a vulnerability in Apple products that affects iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4162?
iOS before 11.3, Safari before 11.1, iCloud before 7.4 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.4 on Windows, tvOS before 11.3, and watchOS before 4.3 are affected by CVE-2018-4162.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4162?
CVE-2018-4162 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-4162?
To fix CVE-2018-4162, update to the latest version of the affected Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4162?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4162 on the following websites: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158874/Safari-Webkit-For-iOS-7.1.2-JIT-Optimization-Bug.html, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604, and https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201808-04.