Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.6 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 Supplemental Update is affected. tvOS before 11.2.6 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.3 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted string containing a certain Telugu character.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.2.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 11.2.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040396Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/02/20/apple-fixes-that-1-character-to-crasThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208534Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208535Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208536Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208537Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040396Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/02/20/apple-fixes-that-1-character-to-crasThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208534Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208535Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208536Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208537Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4124?
CVE-2018-4124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.6 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 Supplemental Update is affected. tvOS before 11.2.6 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.3 is affected...
How severe is CVE-2018-4124?
CVE-2018-4124 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.