CVE-2018-4438: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 5, 2018
·
Updated

A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption. This was addressed with improved state management. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.9.

Other sources

WebKit. A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption. This was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

lokihardt(Google Project Zero), Qixun Zhao(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team)

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<12.1.1
12.1.1
Apple WatchOS<5.1.2
5.1.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.9
7.9
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9.2
12.9.2
Apple Safari<12.0.2
12.0.2
Apple iOS<12.1.1
12.1.1
Apple Safari<12.0.2
Apple iPhone OS<12.1.1
Apple tvOS<12.1.1
Apple WatchOS<5.1.2
Apple iCloud<7.9
Apple iTunes<12.9.2
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-2018-4438?

CVE-2018-4438 is a vulnerability in WebKit that resulted in memory corruption and was addressed with improved state management.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4438?

CVE-2018-4438 affects versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.9.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-4438?

CVE-2018-4438 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-4438?

To fix CVE-2018-4438, you should update your software to iOS 12.1.1 or later, tvOS 12.1.1 or later, watchOS 5.1.2 or later, Safari 12.0.2 or later, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows or later, and iCloud for Windows 7.9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4438?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4438 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209340).

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