CVE-2018-4158
UnknownEPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2018-4158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.14% 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. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreFoundation" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581Third 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/HT208696Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581Third 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/HT208696Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4158?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreFoundation" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2018-4158?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4158?
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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