CVE-2018-4241: Buffer Overflow
Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.
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 "Kernel" component. A buffer overflow in mptcpusrconnectx allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4196
- CVE-2018-4253
- CVE-2018-4256
- CVE-2018-4255
- CVE-2018-4254
- CVE-2018-4258
- CVE-2018-4257
- CVE-2018-7584
- CVE-2018-4219
- CVE-2018-5383
- CVE-2018-4171
- CVE-2018-4194
- CVE-2018-4180
- CVE-2018-4181
- CVE-2018-4182
- CVE-2018-4183
- CVE-2018-4478
- CVE-2018-4251
- CVE-2018-4211
- CVE-2018-4229
- CVE-2018-4159
- CVE-2018-4242
- CVE-2018-4202
- CVE-2018-4217
- CVE-2018-4141
- CVE-2018-4228
- CVE-2018-4236
- CVE-2018-4234
- CVE-2018-4249
- CVE-2018-8897
- CVE-2018-4241
- CVE-2018-4243
- CVE-2018-4237
- CVE-2018-4404
- CVE-2018-4227
- CVE-2018-4235
- CVE-2018-4240
- CVE-2018-4230
- CVE-2018-4221
- CVE-2018-4223
- CVE-2018-4224
- CVE-2018-4225
- CVE-2018-4226
- CVE-2018-4184
- CVE-2018-4198
- CVE-2018-4193
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4241?
The severity of CVE-2018-4241 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4241?
iOS before 11.4, macOS before 10.13.5, tvOS before 11.4, and watchOS before 4.3.1 are affected by CVE-2018-4241.
What is the component involved in CVE-2018-4241?
The component involved in CVE-2018-4241 is the 'Kernel'.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-4241?
CVE-2018-4241 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the mptcp_usr_connectx function, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4241?
To fix CVE-2018-4241, update your iOS to version 11.4 or later, update your macOS to version 10.13.5 or later, update your tvOS to version 11.4 or later, and update your watchOS to version 4.3.1 or later.