CVE-2018-4427: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 30, 2018
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to: iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1.2, tvOS 12.1.1, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Security Update 2018-003 High Sierra, macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Security Update 2018-006.

Other sources

Disk Images. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

IOHIDFamily. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Pangu Team

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1.1
12.1.1
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.2
10.14.2
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple WatchOS<5.1.2
5.1.2
Apple iOS<12.1
12.1
Apple iPhone OS<12.1
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.2
Apple tvOS<12.1.1
Apple WatchOS<5.1.2

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-2018-4427?

CVE-2018-4427 is a memory corruption issue in IOHIDFamily that was addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2018-4427?

CVE-2018-4427 affects iPhone devices running iOS versions prior to 12.1, Mac devices running macOS High Sierra versions prior to 10.13.6 Security Update 2018-003 High Sierra, tvOS devices running versions prior to 12.1.1, and watchOS devices running versions prior to 5.1.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4427?

CVE-2018-4427 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4427?

To fix CVE-2018-4427, you should update your iPhone to iOS 12.1 or later, your Mac to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Security Update 2018-003 High Sierra or later, your tvOS to version 12.1.1 or later, and your watchOS to version 5.1.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4427?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4427 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209192).

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