CVE-2018-4416: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 30, 2018
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Updated

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.

Other sources

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

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

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1
12.1
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 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 CVE-2018-4416?

CVE-2018-4416 is a vulnerability in WebKit that is caused by multiple memory corruption issues.

2

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4416?

Versions prior to iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, Safari 12.0.1, iTunes 12.9.1, and iCloud for Windows 7.8 are affected by CVE-2018-4416.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-4416?

CVE-2018-4416 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4416?

To fix CVE-2018-4416, update your iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows to the latest versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4416?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4416 on the Apple Support website.

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