Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4220
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Swift before 4.1.1 Security Update 2018-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Swift for Ubuntu" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context because write and execute permissions are enabled during library loading.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-4220
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:swift:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4220
0.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 60 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4220
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4220
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4220
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https://support.apple.com/HT208804
About the security content of Security Update 2018-001 Swift 4.1.1 for Ubuntu 14.04 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104085
Apple Swift CVE-2018-4220 Arbitrary Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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