CVE-2018-4404 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in iOS and macOS 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
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-4404?

CVE-2018-4404 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In iOS before 11.4 and macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, a memory corruption issue exists and was addressed with improved memory handling.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4404?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4404 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-2018-4404 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-4404 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gqp4-fjf3-jx5v.

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