CVE-2018-4208: Input Validation

Published Mar 29, 2018
·
Updated

In iOS before 11.3, Safari before 11.1, iCloud for Windows before 7.4, tvOS before 11.3, watchOS before 4.3, iTunes before 12.7.4 for Windows, unexpected interaction causes an ASSERT failure. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

WebKit. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit

found by OSS-Fuzz

Affected Software

32 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
2.22.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.0
2.22.0
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.44.2-1~deb12u12.44.2-1
Apple tvOS<11.3
11.3
Apple WatchOS<4.3
4.3
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.4
7.4
Apple Safari<11.1
11.1
Apple iOS<11.3
11.3
Apple Safari<11.1
Apple iPhone OS<11.3
Apple tvOS<11.3
Apple WatchOS<4.3
All of the following
Any of the following
Apple iCloud<7.4
Apple iTunes<12.7.4
Microsoft Windows
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
WebKitGTK Webkitgtk\+<2.22.0
Apple iCloud<7.4
Apple iTunes<12.7.4
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 28, 2018
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Jan 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:04 PM
Description

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4208?

CVE-2018-4208 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for an ASSERT failure due to unexpected interaction.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4208?

iOS before 11.3, Safari before 11.1, iCloud for Windows before 7.4, tvOS before 11.3, watchOS before 4.3, and iTunes before 12.7.4 for Windows are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4208?

The severity of CVE-2018-4208 is rated as high with a severity value of 8.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4208?

To fix CVE-2018-4208, update to the latest version of the affected software. Links to remediation instructions can be found in the references section.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4208?

More information about CVE-2018-4208 can be found at the following references: <br>1. CVE-2018-4208 on MITRE: <a href='https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-4208'>https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-4208</a> <br>2. OSS Security mailing list: <a href='https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/29/1'>https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/29/1</a> <br>3. WebKitGTK+ Advisory: <a href='https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0007.html'>https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0007.html</a>

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