high
7.6
CWE
362
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4154: 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 "Storage" 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 CVE-2018-4154?

    CVE-2018-4154 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, including iOS before 11.3 and macOS before 10.13.4, that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How does CVE-2018-4154 affect Apple products?

    CVE-2018-4154 affects iOS before 11.3 and macOS before 10.13.4, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4154?

    CVE-2018-4154 has a severity level of high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4154?

    To fix CVE-2018-4154, update your iOS to version 11.3 or later and update macOS to version 10.13.4 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4154?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4154 at the following links: [Link 1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581), [Link 2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105273), [Link 3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604).

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