CVE-2018-4204: Buffer Overflow

Published May 29, 2018
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Updated

WebKit. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. iOS before 11.3.1 is affected. Safari before 11.1 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 (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Credit

found by OSS-Fuzz, Richard Zhu (fluorescence)(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7.5
12.7.5
Apple Safari<11.1
Apple iPhone OS<11.4
Apple tvOS<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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

CVE-2018-4204

2

Which Apple products are affected by this vulnerability?

iOS (before 11.4), Safari (before 11.1), iCloud (before 7.5 on Windows), iTunes (before 12.7.5 on Windows), tvOS (before 11.4)

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4204 vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2018-4204 vulnerability is high with a severity value of 8.8.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2018-4204 vulnerability?

Update your Apple products to the recommended versions: iOS 11.4 or later, Safari 11.1 or later, iCloud 7.5 or later on Windows, iTunes 12.7.5 or later on Windows, and tvOS 11.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4204 vulnerability?

More information about CVE-2018-4204 vulnerability can be found in the following references: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208852), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103961), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040743).

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