CVE-2018-4169 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows attackers to potentially disclose sensitive memory contents via improved input validation flaws.

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-2018-4169?

CVE-2018-4169 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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 macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, an out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-4169 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4169 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xqpm-hrpw-j4x8.

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