CVE-2018-4189 Memory corruption in n/a
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple operating systems 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-2018-4189?
CVE-2018-4189 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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 iOS before 11.2.5, macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, watchOS before 4.2.2, and tvOS before 11.2.5, a memory corruption issue exists and was addressed with improved memory handling.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4189?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4189 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-2018-4189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p28g-8qw4-9v8q.