CVE-2018-4287: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 9, 2018
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Updated

Kernel. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.

Credit

Kevin Backhouse(Semmle), LGTM.com

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.1
10.14.1
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.6
10.13.6
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.6

Event History

Apr 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4287?

The severity of CVE-2018-4287 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2018-4287 affect macOS Mojave?

CVE-2018-4287 does not affect macOS Mojave 10.14.1 or later.

3

How does CVE-2018-4287 affect macOS High Sierra?

CVE-2018-4287 affects macOS High Sierra versions prior to 10.13.6.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4287 on macOS Mojave?

To fix CVE-2018-4287 on macOS Mojave, ensure you have updated to version 10.14.1 or later.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-4287 on macOS High Sierra?

To fix CVE-2018-4287 on macOS High Sierra, update to version 10.13.6 or later.

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