Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4156
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "PluginKit" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-4156
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4156
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 59 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4156
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.0
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.0
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4156
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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-2018-4156
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Spoof the User Interface, Remote and Local Users Bypass Security Restrictions and Obtain Potentially Sensitive InforThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208692
About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Obtain Passwords and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208693
About the security content of iOS 11.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581
Apple iOS and macOS Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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