high
7.6
CWE
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CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4151: Race Condition

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. The issue involves the "iCloud Drive" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Credit: Samuel Groß @5aelo Samuel Groß @5aelo product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<11.3
11.3
Apple macOS<10.13.4
10.13.4
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iPhone OS<11.3
macOS Yosemite<10.13.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-4151.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2018-4151?

    CVE-2018-4151 has a severity level of high.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4151?

    iOS before 11.3 and macOS before 10.13.4 are affected by CVE-2018-4151.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2018-4151?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2018-4151 by executing arbitrary code in a privileged context through a crafted app.

  • Are there any references available for CVE-2018-4151?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-4151 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608).

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