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CVE-2018-4173

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 "Status Bar" component. It allows invisible microphone access via a crafted app.

Credit: Joshua Pokotilow pingmdJoshua Pokotilow pingmd product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.4
10.13.4
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS<11.3
11.3
Apple iPhone OS<11.3
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4173?

    CVE-2018-4173 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows invisible microphone access via a crafted app.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4173?

    iOS before 11.3 and macOS before 10.13.4 are affected by CVE-2018-4173.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-4173?

    CVE-2018-4173 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4173?

    To fix CVE-2018-4173, update your iOS to version 11.3 or later and update macOS to version 10.13.4 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4173?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4173 on the official Apple support page.

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