high
7.6
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4156: 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 "PluginKit" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
macOS High Sierra<10.13.4
10.13.4
macOS High Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<11.3
11.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<11.3
Apple iOS and macOS<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-2018-4156.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4156?

    The severity of CVE-2018-4156 is high with a severity value of 7.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-4156?

    iOS devices with a version before 11.3 and macOS devices with a version before 10.13.4 are affected by CVE-2018-4156.

  • What is the issue with PluginKit component?

    The issue with PluginKit component is a race condition that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4156?

    To fix CVE-2018-4156, update your iOS device to version 11.3 or later, and update your macOS device to version 10.13.4 or later.

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