CVE-2018-4138 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can bypass memory-read restrictions in macOS NVIDIA graphics drivers via a crafted app, leading to information disclosure.
- 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-2018-4138?
CVE-2018-4138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "NVIDIA Graphics Drivers" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4138?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4138?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4138 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4138 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4138 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4gh4-8x4p-67vv.