CVE-2018-4409: Input Validation

Published Oct 30, 2018
·
Updated

WebKit. A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

A resource exhaustion issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.

Credit

Sabri Haddouche@@pwnsdx(Wire Swiss GmbH), Sabri Haddouche@@pwnsdx(Wire Swiss GmbH), Sabri Haddouche@@pwnsdx(Wire Swiss GmbH), Sabri Haddouche@@pwnsdx(Wire Swiss GmbH), Sabri Haddouche@@pwnsdx(Wire Swiss GmbH)

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1
12.1
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 tvOS<12.1
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4409?

CVE-2018-4409 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for a resource exhaustion issue due to improved input validation.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4409?

Versions prior to iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, and iCloud for Windows 7.8 are affected by CVE-2018-4409.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4409?

CVE-2018-4409 has a severity value of 6.5, indicating a medium severity.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4409?

To fix CVE-2018-4409, update your software to iOS 12.1 or later, tvOS 12.1 or later, Safari 12.0.1 or later, iTunes 12.9.1 or later, or iCloud for Windows 7.8 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4409?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4409 on the Apple support website at the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209192), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209194), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209196).

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