CVE-2018-4268: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 9, 2018
·
Updated

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

Other sources

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.

Credit

Mac(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.6
10.13.6
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.6

Event History

Apr 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4268?

CVE-2018-4268 is a memory corruption vulnerability in macOS High Sierra prior to version 10.13.6.

2

How does CVE-2018-4268 affect macOS High Sierra?

CVE-2018-4268 affects macOS High Sierra versions prior to 10.13.6.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4268?

CVE-2018-4268 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4268?

To fix CVE-2018-4268, you need to update macOS High Sierra to version 10.13.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4268?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4268 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208937).

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