CVE-2018-4228: Race Condition

Published Jun 1, 2018
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Updated

IOFireWireAVC. A race condition was addressed with improved locking.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "IOFireWireAVC" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages a race condition.

Credit

Benjamin Gnahm@@mitp0sh(Mentor Graphics)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.5
10.13.5
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.5

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-2018-4228?

CVE-2018-4228 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including macOS before version 10.13.5, and involves the "IOFireWireAVC" component.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4228?

CVE-2018-4228 has a severity level of high, with a severity value of 7.

3

How does CVE-2018-4228 work?

CVE-2018-4228 exploits a race condition, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

4

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4228?

macOS before version 10.13.5, macOS High Sierra (up to version 10.13.5), Sierra, and El Capitan are affected by CVE-2018-4228.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-4228?

To fix CVE-2018-4228, update to macOS version 10.13.5 or later.

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