CVE-2018-4449: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 5, 2018
·Updated
WindowServer. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Other sources
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.2.
Credit
Hanqing Zhao, Yufeng Ruan, Kun Yang(Chaitin Security Research Lab)
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Mojave<10.14.2
10.14.2
Apple High Sierra
Apple Sierra
Apple iOS and macOS<10.14.2
Event History
Apr 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4449?
The severity of CVE-2018-4449 is critical.
2
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4449?
Versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.2 are affected by CVE-2018-4449.
3
How can I fix CVE-2018-4449?
Update your macOS to version 10.14.2 or higher to fix CVE-2018-4449.
4
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-4449?
The CWE ID for CVE-2018-4449 is CWE-119.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4449?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4449 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209341)