Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read the cleartext content of S/MIME encrypted messages via direct exfiltration.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104897Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://efail.de/#cveExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104897Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://efail.de/#cveExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4227?
CVE-2018-4227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read the cleart...
How severe is CVE-2018-4227?
CVE-2018-4227 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-2018-4227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.