Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Apple iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS Products
CVE-2018-4185

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
iPhone OS
Watch OS
Mac Os X
TV OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An information disclosure issue was identified in Apple's iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and macOS systems prior to specific updates. This vulnerability arose during the transition of program state, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. Apple addressed the issue by implementing improved state handling mechanisms in subsequent updates to safeguard user information.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

x18-leak
Created by bazad

bazad1
Created by Giler2004

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208696
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https://support.apple.com/HT208692
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https://support.apple.com/HT208693
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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