CVE-2018-4464: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 5, 2018
·
Updated

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

Credit

HyungSeok Han, DongHyeon Oh, Sang Kil Cha(KAIST Softsec Lab), Korea

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-2018-4464?

CVE-2018-4464 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows for multiple memory corruption issues due to improved memory handling.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4464?

CVE-2018-4464 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

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4464?

CVE-2018-4464 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-4464?

To fix CVE-2018-4464, you should update 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-2018-4464?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4464 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209340).

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