Vulnerability Description
An issue existed in the method for determining prime numbers. This issue was addressed by using pseudorandom bases for testing of primes. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.14.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.1 |
| Apple | Icloud | < 7.8 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.9.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209192Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209193Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209194Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209195Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209197Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209198Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209192Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209193Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209194Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209195Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209197Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209198Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4398?
CVE-2018-4398 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue existed in the method for determining prime numbers. This issue was addressed by using pseudorandom bases for testing of primes. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 1...
How severe is CVE-2018-4398?
CVE-2018-4398 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-2018-4398?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Apple Icloud.