CVE-2018-4398: Input Validation

Published Oct 30, 2018
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Updated

An issue existed in the method for determining prime numbers. This issue was addressed by using pseudorandom bases for testing of primes. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.

Other sources

CoreCrypto. An issue existed in the method for determining prime numbers. This issue was addressed by using pseudorandom bases for testing of primes.

Credit

Martin Albrecht, Jake Massimo, Kenny Paterson(Royal Holloway), University(London), Juraj Somorovsky(Ruhr University), Bochum

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1
12.1
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.1
10.14.1
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
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 iOS<12.1
12.1
Apple iPhone OS<12.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.1
Apple tvOS<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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-4398.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-4398?

CVE-2018-4398 has a severity level of high.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2018-4398?

Versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.1 are affected by CVE-2018-4398.

4

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2018-4398?

Versions prior to iOS 12.1 are affected by CVE-2018-4398.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4398?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4398 on the Apple support website: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209193), [link2](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209192), [link3](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209193).

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