CVE-2018-4302: Null Pointer Dereference
libxml2. A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation.
Other sources
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13, iCloud for Windows 7.0, watchOS 4, iOS 11, iTunes 12.7 for Windows. Processing maliciously crafted XML may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
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Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-13832
- CVE-2016-0736
- CVE-2016-2161
- CVE-2016-5387
- CVE-2016-8740
- CVE-2016-8743
- CVE-2017-13909
- CVE-2017-13809
- CVE-2017-7084
- CVE-2017-7074
- CVE-2017-13820
- CVE-2017-13807
- CVE-2017-7143
- CVE-2017-13829
- CVE-2017-13833
- CVE-2017-7083
- CVE-2017-13821
- CVE-2017-0381
- CVE-2017-13825
- CVE-2017-13890
- CVE-2017-13851
- CVE-2017-7138
- CVE-2017-7121
- CVE-2017-7122
- CVE-2017-7123
- CVE-2017-7124
- CVE-2017-7125
- CVE-2017-7126
- CVE-2017-13815
- CVE-2017-13828
- CVE-2017-13811
- CVE-2017-13835
- CVE-2017-11103
- CVE-2017-13819
- CVE-2017-13830
- CVE-2017-13814
- CVE-2017-13831
- CVE-2017-13837
- CVE-2017-13906
- CVE-2017-7077
- CVE-2017-7119
- CVE-2017-7114
- CVE-2017-13810
- CVE-2017-13817
- CVE-2017-13818
- CVE-2017-13836
- CVE-2017-13841
- CVE-2017-13840
- CVE-2017-13842
- CVE-2017-13782
- CVE-2017-13843
- CVE-2017-13854
- CVE-2017-13834
- CVE-2017-13873
- CVE-2017-13827
- CVE-2017-13813
- CVE-2017-13816
- CVE-2017-13812
- CVE-2016-4736
- CVE-2017-7086
- CVE-2017-1000373
- CVE-2016-9063
- CVE-2017-9233
- CVE-2018-4302
- CVE-2017-5130
- CVE-2017-7376
- CVE-2017-9050
- CVE-2017-9049
- CVE-2017-7141
- CVE-2017-7078
- CVE-2017-6451
- CVE-2017-6452
- CVE-2017-6455
- CVE-2017-6458
- CVE-2017-6459
- CVE-2017-6460
- CVE-2017-6462
- CVE-2017-6463
- CVE-2017-6464
- CVE-2016-9042
- CVE-2017-13824
- CVE-2017-13846
- CVE-2017-10140
- CVE-2017-13822
- CVE-2017-7132
- CVE-2017-13823
- CVE-2017-13808
- CVE-2017-13838
- CVE-2017-7082
- CVE-2017-7080
- CVE-2017-13908
- CVE-2017-13839
- CVE-2017-13910
- CVE-2017-10989
- CVE-2017-7128
- CVE-2017-7129
- CVE-2017-7130
- CVE-2017-7127
- CVE-2016-9840
- CVE-2016-9841
- CVE-2016-9842
- CVE-2016-9843
- CVE-2017-7103
- CVE-2017-7105
- CVE-2017-7108
- CVE-2017-7110
- CVE-2017-7112
- CVE-2017-7116
- CVE-2017-7081
- CVE-2017-7087
- CVE-2017-7091
- CVE-2017-7092
- CVE-2017-7093
- CVE-2017-7094
- CVE-2017-7095
- CVE-2017-7096
- CVE-2017-7098
- CVE-2017-7099
- CVE-2017-7100
- CVE-2017-7102
- CVE-2017-7104
- CVE-2017-7107
- CVE-2017-7111
- CVE-2017-7117
- CVE-2017-7120
- CVE-2017-7089
- CVE-2017-7090
- CVE-2017-7106
- CVE-2017-7109
- CVE-2017-13863
- CVE-2017-7131
- CVE-2017-7088
- CVE-2017-7072
- CVE-2017-7140
- CVE-2017-7148
- CVE-2017-7097
- CVE-2017-7118
- CVE-2017-7133
- CVE-2017-7075
- CVE-2017-7139
- CVE-2017-13806
- CVE-2017-7085
- CVE-2017-13877
- CVE-2017-7146
- CVE-2017-6211
- CVE-2017-7145
- CVE-2017-7144
- CVE-2017-7142
- CVE-2017-11120
- CVE-2017-11121
- CVE-2017-7115
- CVE-2017-11122
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4302?
CVE-2018-4302 is a vulnerability in libxml2 that can lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted XML.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4302?
CVE-2018-4302 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4302?
CVE-2018-4302 affects macOS High Sierra 10.13, iCloud for Windows 7.0, watchOS 4, iOS 11, and iTunes 12.7 for Windows.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4302?
To fix CVE-2018-4302, update to macOS High Sierra 10.13, iCloud for Windows 7.0, watchOS 4, iOS 11, or iTunes 12.7 for Windows.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4302?
More information about CVE-2018-4302 can be found in the Apple support articles: [here](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208112), [here](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208115), and [here](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208141).