CVE-2018-4219 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can gain privileges on macOS via a crafted app exploiting type confusion in the ATS 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-2018-4219?
CVE-2018-4219 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "ATS" component. It allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted app that leverages type confusion.
Weakness: CWE-704
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4219 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-2018-4219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-623h-g2qh-6fv2.