CVE-2018-4201: Buffer Overflow

Published May 29, 2018
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Updated

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

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. watchOS before 4.3.1 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.

Credit

an anonymous researcher, natashenka(Google Project Zero), Samuel Groß@@5aelo(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

8 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 WatchOS<4.3.1
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-2018-4201?

CVE-2018-4201 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4201?

The severity of CVE-2018-4201 is rated as high (8.8).

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4201?

CVE-2018-4201 affects iOS (before 11.4), Safari (before 11.1.1), iCloud (before 7.5 on Windows), iTunes (before 12.7.5 on Windows), tvOS (before 11.4), and watchOS (before 4.3.1).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4201?

To fix CVE-2018-4201, update the affected Apple products to the specified versions: iOS 11.4 or later, Safari 11.1.1 or later, iCloud 7.5 or later on Windows, iTunes 12.7.5 or later on Windows, tvOS 11.4 or later, and watchOS 4.3.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4201?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4201 on the Apple support page, SecurityTracker, and the Gentoo Security Advisory.

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