What is CVE-2018-4092?

CVE-2018-4092 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows attackers to bypass memory-read restrictions.

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4092?

iOS before 11.2.5, macOS before 10.13.3, tvOS before 11.2.5, and watchOS before 4.2.2 are affected by CVE-2018-4092.

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-4092?

CVE-2018-4092 has a severity level of medium (4.7).

How can I fix CVE-2018-4092?

To fix CVE-2018-4092, update your iOS to version 11.2.5 or later, macOS to version 10.13.3 or later, tvOS to version 11.2.5 or later, and watchOS to version 4.2.2 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4092?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-4092 at the following URLs: [securityfocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782), [securitytracker 1](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265), [securitytracker 2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267).

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CVE-2018-4092

medium

4.7

CWE

362

3/4/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-4092: Race Condition

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. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A race condition allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Apple Tv	<11.2.5
Apple iPhone OS	<11.2.5
Apple Mac OS X	<10.13.3
Apple watchOS	<4.2.2

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What is CVE-2018-4092?
CVE-2018-4092 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows attackers to bypass memory-read restrictions.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4092?
iOS before 11.2.5, macOS before 10.13.3, tvOS before 11.2.5, and watchOS before 4.2.2 are affected by CVE-2018-4092.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-4092?
CVE-2018-4092 has a severity level of medium (4.7).
How can I fix CVE-2018-4092?
To fix CVE-2018-4092, update your iOS to version 11.2.5 or later, macOS to version 10.13.3 or later, tvOS to version 11.2.5 or later, and watchOS to version 4.2.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4092?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4092 at the following URLs: [securityfocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782), [securitytracker 1](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265), [securitytracker 2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267).

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