CVE-2018-4186: Infoleak

Published Mar 29, 2018
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Updated

In Safari before 11.1, an information leakage issue existed in the handling of downloads in Safari Private Browsing. This issue was addressed with additional validation.

Other sources

Safari Downloads. An information leakage issue existed in the handling of downloads in Safari Private Browsing. This issue was addressed with additional validation.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Safari<11.1
11.1
Safari<11.1

Event History

Jan 11, 2019
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 CVE-2018-4186?

CVE-2018-4186 is an information leakage issue in the handling of downloads in Safari Private Browsing.

2

How does CVE-2018-4186 affect Safari?

CVE-2018-4186 affects Safari versions before 11.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4186?

CVE-2018-4186 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4186?

To fix CVE-2018-4186, update Safari to version 11.1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4186?

More information about CVE-2018-4186 can be found in the official Apple Security Advisory: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208695](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208695)

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