CVE-2018-4232
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 overwrite cookies via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher Aymeric Chaib
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | <11.1.1 | |
| iOS | <11.4 | |
| tvOS | <11.4 | |
| All of | ||
| Apple iCloud for Windows | <7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Apple iTunes | <12.7.5 | 12.7.5 |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <11.4 | |
| Apple iCloud for Windows | <7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.7.5 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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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-2018-4232
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0005.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-4232
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3687-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-4232
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4232
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-4232
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-4232.
Which Apple products are affected by this vulnerability?
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4232?
The severity of CVE-2018-4232 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4232?
To fix CVE-2018-4232, update your affected Apple products to the latest version available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4232?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4232 on SecurityTracker and the Apple support website.
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