CVE-2018-4463: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 5, 2018
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Updated

Carbon Core. 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

Maksymilian Arciemowicz (cxsecurity.com)

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4463?

The severity of CVE-2018-4463 is critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

Which versions of macOS Mojave are affected by CVE-2018-4463?

Versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.2 are affected by CVE-2018-4463.

3

What is the vendor and product affected by CVE-2018-4463?

Apple macOS Mojave is the affected product by CVE-2018-4463.

4

How can I fix the memory corruption issue addressed by CVE-2018-4463?

To fix the memory corruption issue addressed by CVE-2018-4463, update to macOS Mojave 10.14.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4463?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4463 on the Apple support website.

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