CVE-2018-4115 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass intended access restrictions in Apple operating systems by exploiting incorrect configuration-profile persistence in CFPreferences.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-4115?

CVE-2018-4115 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves CFPreferences in the "System Preferences" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging incorrect configuration-profile persistence.

Weakness: CWE-281

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4115?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4115?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4115 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-4115 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4115 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mh38-x4mv-9qfc.

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