CVE-2018-4280 Memory corruption in iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS
Memory corruption 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
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-4280?
CVE-2018-4280 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2019. 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
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4280?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4280?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4280 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-2018-4280 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4280 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-49mg-c54c-h35r.