CVE-2018-4089 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted websites due to memory corruption in WebKit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-4089?
CVE-2018-4089 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. Safari before 11.0.3 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4089?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4089?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-4089 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-4089 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-4089, GHSA-m5f4-g6cx-5538, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-4089.