Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4100
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "LinkPresentation" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted text message.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-4100
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4100
1.85%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 88 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4100
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4100
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4100
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https://support.apple.com/HT208463
About the security content of iOS 11.2.5 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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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 SupportVendor Advisory
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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 - SecurityTrThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208464
About the security content of watchOS 4.2.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102772
Apple iOS/WatchOS/macOS CVE-2018-4100 Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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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 - SecThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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