CVE-2018-4256 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2018-4256?

CVE-2018-4256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-4256?

CVE-2018-4256 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-2018-4256?

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 out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

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	< 10.13.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4256?

CVE-2018-4256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

How severe is CVE-2018-4256?

CVE-2018-4256 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-2018-4256?

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