CVE-2018-4243
UnknownEPSS 18.91%
Last modified
CVE-2018-4243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. EPSS estimates a 18.91% 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. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A buffer overflow in getvolattrlist allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Apple Tv | < 11.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4.3.1 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1564Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208851Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44848/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1564Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208850Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208851Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44848/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4243?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A buffer overflow in getvolattrlist allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2018-4243?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4243 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4243?
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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