Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4227
Potential exploit
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read the cleartext content of S/MIME encrypted messages via direct exfiltration.
Products affected by CVE-2018-4227
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4227
0.70%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4227
| 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:P/I:N/A:N |
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:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4227
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The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4227
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104897
Apple iOS and macOS Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://efail.de/#cve
EFAILExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT208849
About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT208848
About the security content of iOS 11.4 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Deny Service and Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Bypass Security, and Gain Elevated Privileges - SThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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