CVE-2018-4136: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.13.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4136?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.

How severe is CVE-2018-4136?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4136 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4136?

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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