First published: Wed Dec 05 2018(Updated: )
A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption. This was addressed with improved state management. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.9.
Credit: lokihardt Google Project ZeroQixun Zhao Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
tvOS | <12.1.1 | 12.1.1 |
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <5.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
Apple iCloud | <7.9 | 7.9 |
iTunes | <12.9.2 | 12.9.2 |
Safari | <12.0.2 | 12.0.2 |
Apple iOS and iPadOS | <12.1.1 | 12.1.1 |
Safari | <12.0.2 | |
iPhone OS | <12.1.1 | |
tvOS | <12.1.1 | |
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <5.1.2 | |
iCloud | <7.9 | |
iTunes | <12.9.2 | |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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CVE-2018-4438 is a vulnerability in WebKit that resulted in memory corruption and was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2018-4438 affects versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.9.
CVE-2018-4438 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
To fix CVE-2018-4438, you should update your software to iOS 12.1.1 or later, tvOS 12.1.1 or later, watchOS 5.1.2 or later, Safari 12.0.2 or later, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows or later, and iCloud for Windows 7.9 or later.
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4438 on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209340).