CVE-2018-4272: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, Safari 11.1.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.6.
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WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
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Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4293
- CVE-2018-4269
- CVE-2018-4282
- CVE-2018-4280
- CVE-2018-4248
- CVE-2018-4277
- CVE-2018-4270
- CVE-2018-4278
- CVE-2018-4284
- CVE-2018-4266
- CVE-2018-4261
- CVE-2018-4262
- CVE-2018-4263
- CVE-2018-4264
- CVE-2018-4265
- CVE-2018-4267
- CVE-2018-4272
- CVE-2018-4271
- CVE-2018-4273
- CVE-2018-4290
- CVE-2018-4145
- CVE-2018-4279
- CVE-2018-4362
- CVE-2018-4274
- CVE-2018-4260
- CVE-2018-4327
- CVE-2018-4216
- CVE-2018-4275
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4272?
CVE-2018-4272 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.
How does CVE-2018-4272 impact iOS?
CVE-2018-4272 impacts versions of iOS prior to 11.4.1, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices.
How does CVE-2018-4272 impact Safari?
CVE-2018-4272 impacts Safari versions prior to 11.1.2, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
How can I fix the CVE-2018-4272 vulnerability in WebKit2GTK?
To fix the CVE-2018-4272 vulnerability in WebKit2GTK, update to version 2.20.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 (for Ubuntu Bionic), 2.20.4 (for Ubuntu upstream), or 2.20.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 (for Ubuntu Xenial).
How can I fix the CVE-2018-4272 vulnerability in iTunes for Windows?
To fix the CVE-2018-4272 vulnerability in iTunes for Windows, update to version 12.8 or later.