CVE-2018-4087: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. Th...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Core Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.14%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Apple Tv	< 11.2.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 11.2.5
Apple	Watchos	< 4.2.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.zimperium.com/cve-2018-4087-poc-escaping-sandbox-misleading-bluetoothd/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208462Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208463Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208464Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44215/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.zimperium.com/cve-2018-4087-poc-escaping-sandbox-misleading-bluetoothd/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208462Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208463Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208464Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44215/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4087?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Core Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

How severe is CVE-2018-4087?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4087 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4087?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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