CVE-2018-4147 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Jan 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Memory corruption in Apple iCloud, Safari, iTunes, and iOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via improved memory handling fixes.

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-2018-4147?

CVE-2018-4147 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 11 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In iCloud for Windows before 7.3, Safari before 11.0.3, iTunes before 12.7.3 for Windows, and iOS before 11.2.5, multiple memory corruption issues exist and were addressed with improved memory handling.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4147?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4147?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4147 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-4147 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4147 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fp29-rv58-c49v.