CVE-2018-4251
First published: Fri Jun 01 2018(Updated: )
Firmware. A device configuration issue was addressed with an updated configuration.
Credit: Maxim Goryachy Mark Ermolov product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.13.5 | |
| Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.5 | 10.13.5 |
| Apple Sierra | ||
| Apple El Capitan |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4251?
CVE-2018-4251 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows attackers to modify the EFI flash-memory region with root access.
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-4251?
macOS before 10.13.5, Apple macOS High Sierra up to 10.13.5, Apple Sierra, and Apple El Capitan are affected by CVE-2018-4251.
How severe is CVE-2018-4251?
CVE-2018-4251 has a severity rating of 5.5 (high).
How do I fix CVE-2018-4251?
To fix CVE-2018-4251, update your macOS to version 10.13.5 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4251?
More information about CVE-2018-4251 can be found at the following references: [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/45](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/45), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027), [https://support.apple.com/HT208849](https://support.apple.com/HT208849).
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