CVE-2018-4199: Buffer Overflow

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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Other sources

WebKit. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Alex Plaskett, Georgi Geshev, Fabi Beterke(MWR Labs working with Trend Micro)

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7.5
12.7.5
Apple Safari<11.1.1
Apple iPhone OS<11.4
Apple tvOS<11.4
Apple iCloud<7.5
Microsoft Windows
Apple iTunes<12.7.5
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.50.4-1~deb11u12.50.4-1~deb12u12.50.4-1~deb13u12.50.5-1
All of the following
Apple iCloud<7.5
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Apple iTunes<12.7.5
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:04 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:27 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4199?

CVE-2018-4199 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4199?

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-2018-4199.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4199?

CVE-2018-4199 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4199?

To fix CVE-2018-4199, update your affected Apple products to the latest versions available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4199?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4199 on the Security Tracker website and the Apple Support page.

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