CVE-2018-4088: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 03 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. Safari before 11.0.3 is affected. iCloud before 7.3 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.3 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/webkit2gtk | 2.44.2-1~deb11u1 2.44.3-1~deb11u1 2.44.2-1~deb12u1 2.44.3-1~deb12u1 2.46.0-2 2.46.1-1 | |
| Apple TV | <11.2.5 | |
| Safari | <11.0.3 | |
| iPhone OS | <11.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.13.3 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <4.2.2 | |
| All of | ||
| iCloud | <7.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| iTunes | <12.7.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| iCloud | <7.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| iTunes | <12.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/HT208462
- https://support.apple.com/HT208463
- https://support.apple.com/HT208464
- https://support.apple.com/HT208465
- https://support.apple.com/HT208473
- https://support.apple.com/HT208474
- https://support.apple.com/HT208475
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3551-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102775
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040266
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-4088
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0002.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-4088
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-4088
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4088
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-4088
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4088?
CVE-2018-4088 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.
How severe is CVE-2018-4088?
CVE-2018-4088 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2018-4088?
iOS versions before 11.2.5 are affected by CVE-2018-4088.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4088 on macOS?
To fix CVE-2018-4088 on macOS, update to version 10.13.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4088?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4088 on the Apple support page: [link1](https://support.apple.com/HT208462), [link2](https://support.apple.com/HT208463), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT208464).
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