CVE-2018-4227
UnknownEPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2018-4227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read the cleartext content of S/MIME encrypted messages via direct exfiltration.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.5 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://efail.de/#cveExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://efail.de/#cveExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4227?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read the cleartext content of S/MIME encrypted messages via direct exfiltration.
How severe is CVE-2018-4227?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4227?
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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