CVE-2018-4188: Input Validation

Published May 29, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. Safari before 11.1.1 is affected. iCloud before 7.5 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted web site.

Other sources

WebKit. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

YoKo Kho@@YoKoAcc(Mitra Integrasi Informatika), PT

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
apple iTunes for Windows<12.7.5
12.7.5
Apple Apple TV<11.4
apple Safari<11.1.1
Apple iPhone OS<11.4
Apple iCloud<7.5
Microsoft Windows
Apple iTunes<12.7.5

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 CVE-2018-4188?

CVE-2018-4188 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted web content.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4188?

iOS before 11.4, Safari before 11.1.1, iCloud before 7.5 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.4 are affected by CVE-2018-4188.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4188?

CVE-2018-4188 has a severity score of 6.5 out of 10, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4188?

To fix CVE-2018-4188, you should update your affected Apple products to the latest available version, such as iOS 11.4 or Safari 11.1.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4188?

For more information about CVE-2018-4188, you can visit the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208852), [Link 2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041029), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/HT208848).

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