CVE-2018-4287 Memory corruption in macOS
Memory corruption flaws in macOS allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via improved memory handling fixes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-4287?
CVE-2018-4287 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 3 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4287?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4287 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-2018-4287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4287 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ww7q-6rf8-cf5w.