CVE-2018-4390 Other in macOS
Attackers can spoof the user interface by sending malicious text messages, potentially misleading users about the state of the application.
- 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-2018-4390?
CVE-2018-4390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 27 Oct 2020. 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 inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Security Update 2017-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-004 El Capitan, watchOS 4.3, iOS 12.1. Processing a maliciously crafted text message may lead to UI spoofing.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4390?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4390?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4390 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-4390 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4390 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcv3-mq2x-f2pv.