Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4241
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A buffer overflow in mptcp_usr_connectx allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-4241
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_tv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2018-4241
Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2018-4241
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
548
IPs affected by CVE-2018-4241 812
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4241
0.82%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4241
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | |
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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
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4241
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-4241
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https://support.apple.com/HT208850
About the security content of tvOS 11.4 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT208851
About the security content of watchOS 4.3.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1558
1558 - XNU kernel heap overflow due to bad bounds checking in MPTCP - project-zero - MonorailExploit;Issue Tracking;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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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44849/
XNU Kernel - Heap Overflow Due to Bad Bounds Checking in MPTCPExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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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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