CVE-2018-4254 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-4254?

CVE-2018-4254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-4254?

CVE-2018-4254 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4254?

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 10.13.5, an input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue 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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.13.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208849Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4254?

CVE-2018-4254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.

How severe is CVE-2018-4254?

CVE-2018-4254 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-2018-4254?

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