CVE-2018-4384 Memory corruption in iOS, watchOS
An attacker can exploit a memory corruption flaw in iOS and watchOS to execute arbitrary code via improved input validation 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-2018-4384?
CVE-2018-4384 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 input validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4384?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4384?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4384 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-2018-4384 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-4384 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gc5-6x28-6prh.