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CVE-2018-4157: 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. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. watchOS before 4.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Quick Look" 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 Samuel Groß @5aelo Samuel Groß @5aelo 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 of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-4157.

  • Which products are affected by this vulnerability?

    iOS before 11.3, macOS before 10.13.4, tvOS before 11.3, and watchOS before 4.3 are affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4157?

    The severity of CVE-2018-4157 is high with a severity value of 7.

  • What is the issue with the "Quick Look" component?

    The issue with the "Quick Look" component is a race condition that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4157?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4157 at the following references: [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608), [https://support.apple.com/HT208692](https://support.apple.com/HT208692).

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