CVE-2018-4199: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 29 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. Safari before 11.1.1 is affected. iCloud before 7.5 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Credit: Alex Plaskett Georgi Geshev Fabi Beterke MWR Labs working with Trend Micro product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.7.5 | 12.7.5 |
| Apple Safari | <11.1.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <11.4 | |
| Apple tvOS | <11.4 | |
| Apple iCloud | <7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Apple iTunes | <12.7.5 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| Apple iCloud | <7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Apple iTunes | <12.7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.20.3-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 | 2.20.3-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.20.3-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 2.20.3-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.20.3 | 2.20.3 |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.20.3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | 2.20.3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 |
| debian/webkit2gtk | 2.44.2-1~deb11u1 2.44.3-1~deb11u1 2.44.2-1~deb12u1 2.44.3-1~deb12u1 2.44.3-1 2.44.4-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208852 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848
- https://support.apple.com/HT208850
- https://support.apple.com/HT208852
- https://support.apple.com/HT208853
- https://support.apple.com/HT208854
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041029
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3687-1/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201808-04
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-4199
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0005.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-4199
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3687-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-4199
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4199
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-4199
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4199?
CVE-2018-4199 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2018-4199?
iOS before 11.4, Safari before 11.1.1, iCloud before 7.5 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.4 are affected by CVE-2018-4199.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4199?
CVE-2018-4199 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4199?
To fix CVE-2018-4199, update your affected Apple products to the latest versions available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4199?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4199 on the Security Tracker website and the Apple Support page.
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