CVE-2018-4302: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 12, 2017
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Updated

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.

Credit

Gustavo Grieco, Gustavo Grieco, Gustavo Grieco, Gustavo Grieco, Gustavo Grieco

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
Apple WatchOS<4
4
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple Icloud Windows<=7.0
Apple Itunes Windows<12.7
Apple iPhone OS<11
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13
Apple WatchOS<4

Event History

Dec 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:48 PM
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-2018-4302?

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4302?

CVE-2018-4302 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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).

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