CVE-2018-4215 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can gain privileges or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting a buffer overflow in the iOS Bluetooth 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-2018-4215?
CVE-2018-4215 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 11.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4215?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4215 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-2018-4215 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4215 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7h4w-9hg9-53pw.