CVE-2018-4461: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 05 2018(Updated: )
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.2, tvOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone OS | <12.1.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.14.2 | |
| Apple tvOS | <12.1.1 | |
| Apple watchOS | <5.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS | <12.1.1 | 12.1.1 |
| Apple tvOS | <12.1.1 | 12.1.1 |
| Apple watchOS | <5.1.2 | 5.1.2 |
| Apple macOS Mojave | <10.14.2 | 10.14.2 |
| Apple High Sierra | ||
| Apple Sierra |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209340
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209341
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209342
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209343
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209340 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209342 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209343 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209341 (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2018-4303
- CVE-2018-4427
- CVE-2018-4431
- CVE-2018-4448
- CVE-2018-4460
- CVE-2018-4447
- CVE-2018-4435
- CVE-2018-4461
- CVE-2018-4429
- CVE-2018-4436
- CVE-2018-4437
- CVE-2018-4464
- CVE-2018-4441
- CVE-2018-4442
- CVE-2018-4443
- CVE-2018-4438
- CVE-2018-4462
- CVE-2018-4463
- CVE-2018-4465
- CVE-2018-4467
- CVE-2018-4452
- CVE-2018-4434
- CVE-2018-4456
- CVE-2018-4421
- CVE-2018-4449
- CVE-2018-4450
- CVE-2018-4444
- CVE-2018-4430
- CVE-2018-4446
- CVE-2018-4439
- CVE-2018-4440
- CVE-2018-4445
- CVE-2018-4428
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-4461.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4461?
The severity of CVE-2018-4461 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2018-4461?
Versions prior to iOS 12.1.1 are affected by CVE-2018-4461.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2018-4461?
Versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.2 are affected by CVE-2018-4461.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4461?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4461 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209340).
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