CVE-2018-4291: 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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4291?

CVE-2018-4291 is a vulnerability in the macOS operating system that allows for multiple memory corruption issues due to poor memory handling.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-4291?

CVE-2018-4291 is considered critical and has a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2018-4291?

Versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 are affected by CVE-2018-4291.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4291?

To fix CVE-2018-4291, you should update your macOS to High Sierra 10.13.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4291?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4291 on the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209193

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