CVE-2018-4206 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting memory corruption in the Crash Reporter component.
- 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-2018-4206?
CVE-2018-4206 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 8 Jun 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. iOS before 11.3.1 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 Security Update 2018-001 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Crash Reporter" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app that replaces a privileged port name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4206?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Apple Tv, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4206?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4206 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-2018-4206 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-4206 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c95p-mvpw-c6w9.