CVE-2018-4090 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-4090?

CVE-2018-4090 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4090?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Apple Tv	< 11.2.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 11.2.5
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.13.3
Apple	Watchos	< 4.2.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208462Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208463Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208464Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208465Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43923/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208462Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208463Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208464Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208465Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4090?

CVE-2018-4090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves...

How severe is CVE-2018-4090?

CVE-2018-4090 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4090?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.