CVE-2018-4414: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2018
·
Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, iTunes 12.9 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.7.

Other sources

CoreFoundation. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12
12
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14
10.14
Apple WatchOS<5
5
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.7
7.7
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9
12.9
Apple iOS<12
12
Apple iPhone OS<12.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14
Apple tvOS<12
Apple WatchOS<5.0
Apple iCloud<7.7
Apple iTunes<12.9
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 CVE-2018-4414?

CVE-2018-4414 is a memory corruption issue in CoreFoundation that was addressed with improved input validation.

2

What versions of Apple devices are affected by CVE-2018-4414?

Versions of iOS prior to 12, macOS Mojave prior to 10.14, tvOS prior to 12, watchOS prior to 5, iTunes for Windows prior to 12.9, and iCloud for Windows prior to 7.7 are affected.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-4414?

CVE-2018-4414 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2018-4414?

To fix CVE-2018-4414, update to the latest version of iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, iTunes 12.9 for Windows, or iCloud for Windows 7.7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4414?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4414 on the Apple support page: [https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209106](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209106)

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