CVE-2018-4090 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can bypass memory-read restrictions via a crafted app, potentially exposing sensitive kernel memory data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-4090?
CVE-2018-4090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, 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. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4090?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4090?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4090 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4090 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-4090 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5hh-m5cf-pv8q.