CVE-2018-4092 : An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A race condition allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Published 2018-04-03 06:29:03

Updated 2018-05-04 18:30:02

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2018-4092

Apple » Mac Os X
Versions before (<) 10.13.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Iphone Os
Versions before (<) 11.2.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Apple Tv
Versions before (<) 11.2.5
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_tv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Watchos
Versions before (<) 4.2.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Threat overview for CVE-2018-4092

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2018-4092

Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 548

IPs affected by CVE-2018-4092 994

Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4092

EPSS FAQ

0.11%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 44 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4092

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
2.6	LOW	AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N	4.9	2.9	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: High Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: None
4.7	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N	1.0	3.6	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: High Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: None Availability: None

CWE ids for CVE-2018-4092

CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2018-4092

https://support.apple.com/HT208463

About the security content of iOS 11.2.5 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/HT208465

About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265

Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Deny Service, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Bypass Security Restrictions and Let Applications Access Restricted Memory and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTr
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/HT208464

About the security content of watchOS 4.2.2 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267

Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Deny Service, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Bypass Security Restrictions and Let Applications Access Restricted Memory and Gain Elevated Privileges - Sec
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/HT208462

About the security content of tvOS 11.2.5 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782

Apple iOS/WatchOS/tvOS/macOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url