CVE-2018-4144

Name: CVE-2018-4144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-03T06:29:06.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4144 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. iCloud before 7.4 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.4 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. A buffer overflow allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 11.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.13.4
Apple	Tvos	< 11.3
Apple	Watchos	< 4.3
Apple	Icloud	< 7.4
Apple	Itunes	< 12.7.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208693Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208694Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208696Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208697Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208698Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208693Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208694Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208696Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208697Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208698Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4144?

How severe is CVE-2018-4144?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4144 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4144?

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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Source: NVD / NIST