CVE-2018-4273: Input Validation

Published Jul 9, 2018
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. 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.

Launchpad

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

found by OSS-Fuzz

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.44.3-1~deb11u12.44.2-1~deb12u12.44.3-1~deb12u12.46.0-22.46.1-1
Apple tvOS<11.4.1
11.4.1
Apple WatchOS<4.3.2
4.3.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.6
7.6
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.8
12.8
Apple Safari<11.1.2
11.1.2
Apple iOS<11.4.1
11.4.1
Apple Safari<11.1.2
Apple iPhone OS<11.4.1
Apple tvOS<11.4.1
Apple WatchOS<4.3.2
All of the following
Any of the following
Apple iCloud<7.6
Apple iTunes<12.8
Microsoft Windows
Apple iCloud<7.6
Apple iTunes<12.8
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:04 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4273?

CVE-2018-4273 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for multiple memory corruption issues due to improved input validation.

2

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4273?

Versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, Safari 11.1.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.6 are affected by CVE-2018-4273.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4273?

CVE-2018-4273 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-4273 on Ubuntu?

To fix CVE-2018-4273 on Ubuntu, update to version 2.20.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 for Ubuntu 18.04, version 2.20.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 for Ubuntu 16.04, or version 2.20.4 for upstream.

5

How do I fix CVE-2018-4273 on Apple products?

To fix CVE-2018-4273 on Apple products, update to the following versions: iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, Safari 11.1.2, or iTunes 12.8 for Windows.

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