medium
5.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4390

First published: Tue Oct 31 2017(Updated: )

LinkPresentation. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit: Rayyan Bijoora @Bijoora The City SchoolPAF Chapter product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
macOS High Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<11.3
11.3
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<12.1
12.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<4.3
4.3
iOS<12.1
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.13<10.13.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4390?

    CVE-2018-4390 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS High Sierra, watchOS, and Sierra that allows attackers to perform UI spoofing by processing a specially crafted text message.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4390?

    CVE-2018-4390 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-4390 on my Apple device?

    To fix CVE-2018-4390, you should update your device to the latest available software version. For iOS, update to version 12.1 or later. For macOS High Sierra, update to version 10.13.1 or later. For watchOS, update to version 4.3 or later. For Sierra, apply Security Update 2017-001. For El Capitan, apply Security Update 2017-004.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4390?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-4390 on the Apple security advisory page: [link].

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