CVE-2018-4288: 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-2018-4288?

The severity of CVE-2018-4288 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2018-4288?

Versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 are affected by CVE-2018-4288.

3

How can I fix CVE-2018-4288?

To fix CVE-2018-4288, update your macOS to version 10.13.6 or higher.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2018-4288?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2018-4288 is CWE-119.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4288?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4288 on the Apple security advisory page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209193.

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