CVE-2018-4184
UnknownEPSS 1.40%
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CVE-2018-4184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Speech" component. It allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism to obtain microphone access.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.5 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4184?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Speech" component. It allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism to obtain microphone access.
How severe is CVE-2018-4184?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4184?
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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