CVE-2018-4165: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. Safari before 11.1 is affected. iCloud before 7.4 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.4 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.3 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Other sources
WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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tvOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.3 - Upgrade
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Apple iCloudto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.4 - Upgrade
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Safarito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.1 - Upgrade
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Apple iOS and iPadOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.3 - Upgrade
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debian/webkit2gtkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.44.2-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.50.4-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.50.4-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.50.4-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.50.5-1 - Upgrade
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iCloud for Windowsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.4 - Upgrade
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iOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.3 - Upgrade
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iTunes for Windowsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 12.7.4
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4155
- CVE-2018-4142
- CVE-2018-4167
- CVE-2018-4150
- CVE-2018-4104
- CVE-2018-4143
- CVE-2018-4185
- CVE-2017-15412
- CVE-2018-4166
- CVE-2018-4157
- CVE-2018-4144
- CVE-2018-4115
- CVE-2018-4113
- CVE-2018-4146
- CVE-2018-4101
- CVE-2018-4114
- CVE-2018-4118
- CVE-2018-4119
- CVE-2018-4120
- CVE-2018-4121
- CVE-2018-4122
- CVE-2018-4125
- CVE-2018-4127
- CVE-2018-4128
- CVE-2018-4129
- CVE-2018-4130
- CVE-2018-4161
- CVE-2018-4162
- CVE-2018-4163
- CVE-2018-4165
- CVE-2018-4207
- CVE-2018-4208
- CVE-2018-4209
- CVE-2018-4210
- CVE-2018-4212
- CVE-2018-4213
- CVE-2018-4145
- CVE-2018-4117
- CVE-2018-4102
- CVE-2018-4116
- CVE-2018-4186
- CVE-2018-4137
- CVE-2018-4133
- CVE-2018-4177
- CVE-2018-4123
- CVE-2018-4158
- CVE-2018-4390
- CVE-2018-4391
- CVE-2018-4168
- CVE-2018-4172
- CVE-2018-4151
- CVE-2018-4187
- CVE-2018-4174
- CVE-2018-4156
- CVE-2018-4134
- CVE-2018-4149
- CVE-2018-4173
- CVE-2018-4154
- CVE-2018-4140
- CVE-2018-4148
- CVE-2018-4110
- CVE-2018-4131
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4165.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Safari before version 11.1, iOS before version 11.3, iCloud before version 7.4 on Windows, iTunes before version 12.7.4 on Windows, and tvOS before version 11.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4165?
The severity of CVE-2018-4165 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can I mitigate the risk of this vulnerability?
To mitigate the risk of this vulnerability, make sure to update Safari, iOS, iCloud for Windows, iTunes, and tvOS to the latest versions available.
Are there any additional references or resources related to this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604), [Gentoo GLSA](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201808-04), and [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT208693).