CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4160

First published: Thu Mar 29 2018(Updated: )

Kernel. An out-of-bounds read was addressed through improved bounds checking.

Credit: Jonas Jensen lgtmSemmle product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.4
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.4
10.13.4
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4160?

    CVE-2018-4160 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through an out-of-bounds read in the Kernel component of certain Apple products.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-4160?

    CVE-2018-4160 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2018-4160?

    CVE-2018-4160 affects Apple Mac OS X before 10.13.4, Apple macOS High Sierra up to version 10.13.4, Apple Sierra, and Apple El Capitan.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4160?

    To fix CVE-2018-4160, update your macOS to version 10.13.4 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4160?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4160 on the Apple support website and the SecurityFocus and SecurityTracker websites.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203