Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read S/MIME encrypted messages by leveraging an inconsistency in the user interface.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4174?
CVE-2018-4174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read...
How severe is CVE-2018-4174?
CVE-2018-4174 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.