CVE-2018-4375: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is CVE-2018-4375?

CVE-2018-4375 is a vulnerability that affects multiple Apple software versions including Safari, iOS, watchOS, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-4375?

The severity of CVE-2018-4375 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Q: How does CVE-2018-4375 impact Safari?

CVE-2018-4375 affects Safari versions prior to 12.0.1 and could lead to memory corruption issues.

Q: What are the affected versions of iOS for CVE-2018-4375?

CVE-2018-4375 affects iOS versions prior to 12.1 and can cause memory corruption issues.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2018-4375?

To fix CVE-2018-4375, it is recommended to update to the latest versions of the affected software, such as updating to iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, and iCloud for Windows 7.8.

Published Oct 30, 2018

Updated

WebKit. 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 iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.

Credit

HyungSeok Han, DongHyeon Oh, Sang Kil Cha(KAIST Softsec Lab), Korea, ngg, alippai, DirtYiCE, KT(Tresorit working with Trend Micro), Yu Haiwan, Wu Hongjun(Nanyang Technological University working with Trend Micro), 010(Trend Micro), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), zhunki(360 ESG Codesafe Team), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), HyungSeok Han, DongHyeon Oh, Sang Kil Cha(KAIST Softsec Lab), Korea, ngg, alippai, DirtYiCE, KT(Tresorit working with Trend Micro), Yu Haiwan, Wu Hongjun(Nanyang Technological University working with Trend Micro), 010(Trend Micro), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), zhunki(360 ESG Codesafe Team), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), HyungSeok Han, DongHyeon Oh, Sang Kil Cha(KAIST Softsec Lab), Korea, ngg, alippai, DirtYiCE, KT(Tresorit working with Trend Micro), Yu Haiwan, Wu Hongjun(Nanyang Technological University working with Trend Micro), 010(Trend Micro), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), zhunki(360 ESG Codesafe Team), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), HyungSeok Han, DongHyeon Oh, Sang Kil Cha(KAIST Softsec Lab), Korea, ngg, alippai, DirtYiCE, KT(Tresorit working with Trend Micro), Yu Haiwan, Wu Hongjun(Nanyang Technological University working with Trend Micro), 010(Trend Micro), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), zhunki(360 ESG Codesafe Team), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), HyungSeok Han, DongHyeon Oh, Sang Kil Cha(KAIST Softsec Lab), Korea, ngg, alippai, DirtYiCE, KT(Tresorit working with Trend Micro), Yu Haiwan, Wu Hongjun(Nanyang Technological University working with Trend Micro), 010(Trend Micro), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), zhunki(360 ESG Codesafe Team), lokihardt(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available

Apple WatchOS<5.1

5.1

Apple iCloud for Windows<7.8

7.8

Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9.1

12.9.1

Apple Safari<12.0.1

12.0.1

Apple iOS<12.1

12.1

Apple Safari<12.0.1

Apple iPhone OS<12.1

Apple WatchOS<5.1

Apple iCloud<7.8

Apple iTunes<12.9.1

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4375?

CVE-2018-4375 is a vulnerability that affects multiple Apple software versions including Safari, iOS, watchOS, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4375?

The severity of CVE-2018-4375 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How does CVE-2018-4375 impact Safari?

CVE-2018-4375 affects Safari versions prior to 12.0.1 and could lead to memory corruption issues.

What are the affected versions of iOS for CVE-2018-4375?