CVE-2018-4424 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in macOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via improved size 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-2018-4424?

CVE-2018-4424 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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 buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue affected versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.1.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4424?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4424?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4424 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-2018-4424 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4424 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9c8v-3grc-f992.

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