Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4242
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Hypervisor" 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
Products affected by CVE-2018-4242
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4242
0.17%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 53 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4242
| 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
|
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
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-4242
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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-2018-4242
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042004
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Remote Code Execution, Denial of Service, and Information Disclosure Attacks and Local Privilege Escalation Attacks - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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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
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