CVE-2018-4179 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2018-4179?

CVE-2018-4179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.4, there was an issue with the handling of smartcard PINs. This issue was addressed with additional logic.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-4179?

CVE-2018-4179 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-2018-4179?

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

Vulnerability Description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.4, there was an issue with the handling of smartcard PINs. This issue was addressed with additional logic.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.13.0, < 10.13.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4179?

CVE-2018-4179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.4, there was an issue with the handling of smartcard PINs. This issue was addressed with additional logic.

How severe is CVE-2018-4179?

CVE-2018-4179 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-2018-4179?

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