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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2018-4169

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Vulnerability Description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X>= 10.13.0, < 10.13.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4169?

CVE-2018-4169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

How severe is CVE-2018-4169?

CVE-2018-4169 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-2018-4169?

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