First published: Tue May 29 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. iCloud before 7.5 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on the reading of sensitive user information.
Credit: Abraham Masri @cheesecakeufo Abraham Masri @cheesecakeufo product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.7.5 | 12.7.5 |
Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.5 | 10.13.5 |
Apple Sierra | ||
Apple El Capitan | ||
Apple iPhone OS | <11.4 | |
Apple Mac OS X | <10.13.5 | |
Apple watchOS | <4.3.1 | |
Apple iCloud | <7.5 | |
Microsoft Windows | ||
Apple iTunes | <12.7.5 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
The severity of CVE-2018-4226 is medium with a score of 5.5.
iOS before 11.4, macOS before 10.13.5, iCloud before 7.5 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.5 on Windows, and watchOS before 4.3.1 are affected by CVE-2018-4226.
CVE-2018-4226 is an authorization issue that was addressed with improved state management in certain Apple products.
To fix CVE-2018-4226, update to iOS 11.4 or later, macOS 10.13.5 or later, iCloud 7.5 or later, iTunes 12.7.5 or later, and watchOS 4.3.1 or later.
Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2018-4226 at the following references: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208852), [link2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104888), [link3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027).