CVE-2018-4407: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 17, 2018
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Updated

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

Other sources

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5.

Credit

Kevin Backhouse(Semmle Ltd), Kevin Backhouse(Semmle Ltd), Kevin Backhouse(Semmle Ltd), Kevin Backhouse(Semmle Ltd), Kevin Backhouse(Semmle Ltd)

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12
12
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.1
10.14.1
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14
10.14
Apple WatchOS<5
5
Apple iOS<12
12
Apple iPhone OS<12.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14
Apple tvOS<12
Apple WatchOS<5.0

Event History

Apr 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
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-2018-4407?

CVE-2018-4407 is a memory corruption issue affecting versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, and watchOS 5.

2

How does CVE-2018-4407 affect Apple devices?

CVE-2018-4407 affects Apple devices running versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, and watchOS 5.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4407?

CVE-2018-4407 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4407?

To fix CVE-2018-4407, update your Apple devices to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, or watchOS 5.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4407?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4407 on the Apple website and other security advisory sources.

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