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CVE-2018-4136

First published: Thu Mar 29 2018(Updated: )

Kernel. An out-of-bounds read was addressed through improved bounds checking.

Credit: Jonas Jensen lgtmSemmle product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.4
10.13.4
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4136?

    CVE-2018-4136 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, specifically macOS before 10.13.4, that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-4136?

    CVE-2018-4136 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4136?

    macOS versions before 10.13.4 are affected by CVE-2018-4136.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-4136?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-4136 by using a crafted app to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-4136?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-4136 is included in macOS 10.13.4 and later versions.

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