CVE-2018-4192 Race condition in n/a

High 7.5 Published 8 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a race condition in WebKit, affecting Apple browsers and related services.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2018-4192?

CVE-2018-4192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 8 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. Safari before 11.1.1 is affected. iCloud before 7.5 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that leverages a race condition.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4192?

It affects 6 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2018-4192?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2018-4192 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4192 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apple Icloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-4192, GHSA-x9pg-hrp7-33qj, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-4192.