CVE-2018-4404: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jun 01 2018(Updated: )
libxpc. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit: product-security@apple.com Samuel Groß @5aelo Trend Micro product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone OS | <11.4 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | >=10.13.0<10.13.5 | |
| Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.5 | 10.13.5 |
| Apple Sierra | ||
| Apple El Capitan | ||
| <11.4 | ||
| >=10.13.0<10.13.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848,
- https://support.apple.com/HT208849
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45998/
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849 (Advisory)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-version-of-elusive-lightspy-spyware-tool-discovered/
- https://support.apple.com/HT208848%2C
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 CVE-2018-4404?
CVE-2018-4404 is a memory corruption issue that was addressed with improved memory handling in iOS before 11.4 and macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5.
How severe is CVE-2018-4404?
The severity of CVE-2018-4404 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4404?
CVE-2018-4404 affects iOS versions prior to 11.4 and macOS High Sierra versions prior to 10.13.5.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4404?
To fix CVE-2018-4404, update your iOS device to version 11.4 or later, and update your macOS High Sierra to version 10.13.5 or later.
Are there any references available for CVE-2018-4404?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-4404 at the following links: [Support Article 1](https://support.apple.com/HT208848), [Support Article 2](https://support.apple.com/HT208849), [Exploit Database](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45998/).
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- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/apple-support
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/bleeping-computer
- source/BleepingComputer
- alias/CVE-2018-4233
- alias/CVE-2018-4404
- agent/references
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/severity
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- agent/softwarecombine
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- agent/tags
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/trending
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple iphone os
- canonical/apple mac os x
- version/apple mac os x/10.13.0
- canonical/apple macos high sierra
- canonical/apple sierra
- canonical/apple el capitan