CVE-2018-4086: Medium severity apple tv vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof certificate validation via crafted name constraints.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apple Apple TV<11.2.5
Apple iPhone OS<11.2.5
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.3
Apple WatchOS<4.2.2

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4086?

CVE-2018-4086 is a vulnerability found in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, which allows remote attackers to spoof certificate validation.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4086?

iOS versions before 11.2.5, macOS versions before 10.13.3, tvOS versions before 11.2.5, and watchOS versions before 4.2.2 are affected by CVE-2018-4086.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4086?

CVE-2018-4086 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

4

How can the CVE-2018-4086 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2018-4086 vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to spoof certificate validation through crafted network traffic.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2018-4086?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-4086 at the following links: [Link 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782), [Link 2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265), [Link 3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267).

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