Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 11.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208693Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208696Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208698Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208693Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208696Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208698Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4142?
CVE-2018-4142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "...
How severe is CVE-2018-4142?
CVE-2018-4142 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4142?
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.