Vulnerability Description
A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.2, Security Update 2018-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2018-006 Sierra, tvOS 12.1.1. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.1.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.12.6, < 10.14.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 12.1.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 5.1.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209340Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209341Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209342Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209343Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209340Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209341Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209342Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209343Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4448?
CVE-2018-4448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.1....
How severe is CVE-2018-4448?
CVE-2018-4448 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-2018-4448?
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.