CVE-2018-4131 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass Secure Input Mode to log keystrokes from arbitrary applications on iOS and macOS via a crafted app.
- 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-2018-4131?
CVE-2018-4131 is a high-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 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WindowServer" component. It allows attackers to bypass the Secure Input Mode protection mechanism, and log keystrokes of arbitrary apps, via a crafted app that scans key states.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4131?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rq7-mpp7-jf3w.