CVE-2018-4171: Infoleak

Reference Links

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849 (Advisory)
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027
• https://support.apple.com/HT208849

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• HT208849

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2018-4196
• CVE-2018-4253
• CVE-2018-4256
• CVE-2018-4255
• CVE-2018-4254
• CVE-2018-4258
• CVE-2018-4257
• CVE-2018-7584
• CVE-2018-4219
• CVE-2018-5383
• CVE-2018-4171
• CVE-2018-4194
• CVE-2018-4180
• CVE-2018-4181
• CVE-2018-4182
• CVE-2018-4183
• CVE-2018-4478
• CVE-2018-4251
• CVE-2018-4211
• CVE-2018-4229
• CVE-2018-4159
• CVE-2018-4242
• CVE-2018-4202
• CVE-2018-4217
• CVE-2018-4141
• CVE-2018-4228
• CVE-2018-4236
• CVE-2018-4234
• CVE-2018-4249
• CVE-2018-8897
• CVE-2018-4241
• CVE-2018-4243
• CVE-2018-4237
• CVE-2018-4404
• CVE-2018-4227
• CVE-2018-4235
• CVE-2018-4240
• CVE-2018-4230
• CVE-2018-4221
• CVE-2018-4223
• CVE-2018-4224
• CVE-2018-4225
• CVE-2018-4226
• CVE-2018-4184
• CVE-2018-4198
• CVE-2018-4193

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CVE-2018-4171?

  CVE-2018-4171 is an information disclosure vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including macOS before version 10.13.5.

• How does CVE-2018-4171 impact Bluetooth?

  CVE-2018-4171 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information through a crafted app that leverages device properties in the Bluetooth component.

• Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2018-4171?

  macOS versions before 10.13.5 are affected by CVE-2018-4171.

• What is the severity of CVE-2018-4171?

  CVE-2018-4171 has a severity rating of 5.5 (High).

• How can I fix CVE-2018-4171?

  To fix CVE-2018-4171, update macOS to version 10.13.5 or later by following the instructions provided by Apple.