CVE-2018-4344 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
A memory corruption vulnerability in Apple operating systems allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via improved memory handling fixes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 27 Jun 2022
- 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-2018-4344?
CVE-2018-4344 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 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4344?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4344?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4344 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 18 Jul 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-4344 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2018-4344 in the wild since at least 27 Jun 2022.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-486c-fgp8-q4mj.