CVE-2018-4237: High severity macos high sierra vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2018
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Updated

libxpc. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libxpc" component. It allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted app that leverages a logic error.

Credit

Samuel Groß@@5aelo(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.5
10.13.5
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iPhone OS<11.4
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.5
Apple tvOS<11.4
Apple WatchOS<4.3.1

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 of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-4237.

2

Which Apple products are affected by this vulnerability?

iOS before 11.4, macOS before 10.13.5, tvOS before 11.4, and watchOS before 4.3.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-4237?

The severity rating of CVE-2018-4237 is 7.8 (high).

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can gain privileges by leveraging a crafted app that exploits the logic issue in the libxpc component.

5

Is there any official documentation available for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find official documentation about this vulnerability on the Apple support website. Please refer to the provided links for more information.

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