critical
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CVE-2018-4150: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 29 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<11.3
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.4
Apple tvOS<11.3
Apple watchOS<4.3
Apple watchOS<4.3
4.3
Apple tvOS<11.3
11.3
Apple iOS<11.3
11.3
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.4
10.13.4
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-4150.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-4150?

    CVE-2018-4150 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4150?

    iOS before 11.3, macOS before 10.13.4, tvOS before 11.3, and watchOS before 4.3 are affected by CVE-2018-4150.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2018-4150?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-4150 to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4150?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4150 at the following references: [link1](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604), [link2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT208692).

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