CVE-2018-4293: Input Validation

Published Jul 9, 2018
·
Updated

A cookie management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.6.

Other sources

CFNetwork. A cookie management issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11.4.1
11.4.1
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.6
10.13.6
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
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 iOS<11.4.1
11.4.1
Apple iPhone OS<11.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.6
Apple tvOS<11.4.1
Apple WatchOS<4.3.2
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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-4293.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-4293?

CVE-2018-4293 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4293?

Versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.6 are affected by CVE-2018-4293.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4293?

To fix CVE-2018-4293, update to iOS 11.4.1 or later, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or later, tvOS 11.4.1 or later, watchOS 4.3.2 or later, iTunes 12.8 for Windows or later, or iCloud for Windows 7.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4293?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4293 on the Apple support website. Here are some relevant links: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208936), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208932), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208935).

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