high
8.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4299: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 12 2018(Updated: )

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, Safari 12, iTunes 12.9 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.7.

Credit: Samuel Groβ (saelo) Trend Micro's Zero Day InitiativeIvan Fratric Google Project Zeroteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend Micro's Zero Day InitiativeSamuel Groß @5aelo William Bowling @wcbowling Samuel Groβ (saelo) Trend Microteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend Micro product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
2.22.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.2-1ubuntu1
2.22.2-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/webkit2gtk<2.22.0
2.22.0
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u1
2.44.2-1~deb12u1
2.44.2-1
tvOS<12
12
Apple Mobile Safari<12
12
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<12
12
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<5
5
Apple iCloud<7.7
7.7
Apple iTunes<12.9
12.9
Apple Mobile Safari<12
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<12.0
tvOS<12
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<5.0
All of
Any of
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.7
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9
Microsoft Windows
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.7
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.9
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-4299.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4299?

    The severity of CVE-2018-4299 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4299?

    Versions prior to iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, Safari 12, iTunes 12.9 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.7 are affected by CVE-2018-4299.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4299?

    To fix CVE-2018-4299, update to the latest versions of iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, and iCloud for Windows.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4299?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4299 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209106), [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209107), [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209108).

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