CVE-2018-4298: Critical severity macos high sierra vulnerability
Remote Management. A permissions issue existed in Remote Management. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.
Other sources
In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a permissions issue existed in Remote Management. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4170
- CVE-2018-4105
- CVE-2018-4112
- CVE-2018-4166
- CVE-2018-4155
- CVE-2018-4158
- CVE-2018-4142
- CVE-2017-13890
- CVE-2017-8816
- CVE-2018-4176
- CVE-2018-4108
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2018-4167
- CVE-2018-4151
- CVE-2018-4132
- CVE-2018-4135
- CVE-2018-4150
- CVE-2018-4104
- CVE-2018-4143
- CVE-2018-4136
- CVE-2018-4160
- CVE-2018-4185
- CVE-2018-4139
- CVE-2018-4175
- CVE-2017-15412
- CVE-2018-4187
- CVE-2018-4179
- CVE-2018-4111
- CVE-2018-4174
- CVE-2018-4152
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2018-4138
- CVE-2018-4107
- CVE-2018-4156
- CVE-2018-4157
- CVE-2018-4298
- CVE-2018-4144
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2018-4173
- CVE-2018-4154
- CVE-2018-4115
- CVE-2018-4106
- CVE-2018-4131
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4298?
CVE-2018-4298 is a vulnerability in macOS High Sierra, Sierra, and El Capitan that allows unauthorized remote management.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4298?
CVE-2018-4298 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How does CVE-2018-4298 impact Apple TV, iPhone OS, macOS, and watchOS?
CVE-2018-4298 impacts Apple TV with version up to 11.2.5, iPhone OS with version up to 11.2.5, macOS up to 10.13.3, and watchOS up to 4.2.2.
What is the recommended solution for CVE-2018-4298?
Update to macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 or apply the Security Update 2018-001 for Sierra and El Capitan to address CVE-2018-4298.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4298?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4298 on the official Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/HT208465