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 MicroIvan Fratric Google Project ZeroIvan Fratric Google Project Zeroteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend MicroSamuel Groß @5aelo William Bowling @wcbowling Samuel Groβ (saelo) Trend Micro's Zero Day InitiativeIvan Fratric Google Project ZeroIvan Fratric Google Project Zeroteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend Micro's Zero Day InitiativeSamuel Groß @5aelo William Bowling @wcbowling Samuel Groβ (saelo) Trend MicroSamuel Groß @5aelo team (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend MicroSamuel Groβ (saelo) Trend MicroIvan Fratric Google Project ZeroIvan Fratric Google Project Zeroteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend MicroSamuel Groß @5aelo William Bowling @wcbowling Samuel Groβ (saelo) Trend MicroIvan Fratric Google Project ZeroIvan Fratric Google Project Zeroteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend MicroSamuel Groß @5aelo William Bowling @wcbowling Samuel Groβ (saelo) Trend MicroIvan Fratric Google Project ZeroIvan Fratric Google Project Zeroteam (@bkth_ @5aelo @_niklasb) @phoenhex Trend MicroSamuel Groß @5aelo William Bowling @wcbowling product-security@apple.com product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.9 | 12.9 |
| Apple iCloud for Windows | <7.7 | 7.7 |
| Apple Safari | <12 | 12 |
| Apple watchOS | <5 | 5 |
| Apple tvOS | <12 | 12 |
| Apple iOS | <12 | 12 |
| 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 | <2.22.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 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 | <2.22.0 | 2.22.0 |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.22.2-1ubuntu1 | 2.22.2-1ubuntu1 |
| debian/webkit2gtk | 2.36.4-1~deb10u1 2.38.6-0+deb10u1 2.42.2-1~deb11u1 2.42.5-1~deb11u1 2.42.2-1~deb12u1 2.42.5-1~deb12u1 2.42.5-1 | |
| Apple Safari | <12 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <12.0 | |
| Apple tvOS | <12 | |
| Apple watchOS | <5.0 | |
| Apple iCloud | <7.7 | |
| Apple iTunes | <12.9 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Apple iCloud | <7.7 | |
| Apple iTunes | <12.9 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209106 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209107 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209108 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209109 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209140 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209141 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209106
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209107
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209108
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209109
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209140
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209141
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-4299
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0007.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-4299
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-4299
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/29/1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3781-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4299
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-4299
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2018-4126
- CVE-2018-4414
- CVE-2018-4412
- CVE-2018-4347
- CVE-2018-4191
- CVE-2018-4311
- CVE-2018-4316
- CVE-2018-4299
- CVE-2018-4323
- CVE-2018-4328
- CVE-2018-4358
- CVE-2018-4359
- CVE-2018-4360
- CVE-2018-4319
- CVE-2018-4309
- CVE-2018-4197
- CVE-2018-4306
- CVE-2018-4312
- CVE-2018-4314
- CVE-2018-4315
- CVE-2018-4317
- CVE-2018-4318
- CVE-2018-4345
- CVE-2018-4361
- CVE-2018-4474
- CVE-2018-4307
- CVE-2018-4329
- CVE-2018-4195
- CVE-2018-4433
- CVE-2018-4426
- CVE-2018-4331
- CVE-2018-4332
- CVE-2018-4343
- CVE-2018-4408
- CVE-2018-4341
- CVE-2018-4354
- CVE-2018-4383
- CVE-2018-4401
- CVE-2018-4305
- CVE-2018-4363
- CVE-2018-4336
- CVE-2018-4337
- CVE-2018-4340
- CVE-2018-4344
- CVE-2018-4425
- CVE-2018-4399
- CVE-2018-4407
- CVE-2018-4313
- CVE-2016-1777
- CVE-2018-4395
- CVE-2018-4203
- CVE-2018-4304
- CVE-2018-4321
- CVE-2018-5383
- CVE-2018-4322
- CVE-2018-4356
- CVE-2018-4333
- CVE-2018-4355
- CVE-2018-4335
- CVE-2018-4326
- CVE-2018-4310
- CVE-2018-4352
- CVE-2018-4362
- CVE-2018-4325
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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- alias/CVE-2018-4360
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