Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4234
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "IOHIDFamily" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4234
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.07%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 30 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4234
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4234
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4234
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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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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
Products affected by CVE-2018-4234
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*