CVE-2018-6918

Reference Links

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210090 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210091 (Advisory)
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/6
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103666
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040628
• https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/77
• https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-18:05.ipsec.asc
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210090
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210091

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• HT210090
• HT210091

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2019-8581
• CVE-2019-8588
• CVE-2018-6918
• CVE-2019-8578
• CVE-2019-8575
• CVE-2019-7291
• CVE-2019-8580
• CVE-2019-8572

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2018-6918?

  CVE-2018-6918 is a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt the functioning of affected devices.

• How do I fix CVE-2018-6918?

  To fix CVE-2018-6918, update the AirPort Base Station Firmware to version 7.9.1 or 7.8.1 or ensure your FreeBSD version is updated to the necessary secure releases.

• Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-6918?

  CVE-2018-6918 affects Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware as well as certain versions of FreeBSD prior to 11.1 and 10.4.

• What symptoms indicate an attack related to CVE-2018-6918?

  Symptoms of an attack exploiting CVE-2018-6918 may include unexpected downtime or unresponsiveness of the network services on affected devices.

• Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-6918?

  There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2018-6918; upgrading to the patched firmware is required to mitigate the vulnerability.