CVE-2018-4243: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jun 01 2018(Updated: )
Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Credit: Ian Beer Google Project ZeroIan Beer Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Apple Tv | <11.4 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <11.4 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.13.5 | |
| Apple watchOS | <4.3.1 | |
| Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.5 | 10.13.5 |
| Apple Sierra | ||
| Apple El Capitan |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849 (Advisory)
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1564
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849
- https://support.apple.com/HT208850
- https://support.apple.com/HT208851
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44848/
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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-4243.
Which Apple products are affected by this vulnerability?
iOS before 11.4, macOS before 10.13.5, tvOS before 11.4, and watchOS before 4.3.1 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4243?
The severity of CVE-2018-4243 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2018-4243 impact the affected Apple products?
CVE-2018-4243 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Kernel component.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4243?
To fix CVE-2018-4243, you should update your Apple devices to the latest available software version.
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