Assertion Failure in Multiple Apple Products Due to Unexpected Interaction
CVE-2018-4213

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iPhone OS
Safari
Watch OS
TV OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-4213?

The vulnerability manifests as an assertion failure in various Apple products, triggered by an unexpected interaction within the software. This flaw affects multiple platforms, including iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, tvOS, watchOS, and iTunes for Windows, leading to potential disruptions in user experience. Apple has addressed this issue in subsequent updates by implementing enhanced checks to mitigate the risk.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208695%2C
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https://support.apple.com/HT208697%2C
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https://support.apple.com/HT208693%2Chttps://support.appl...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-4213 : Assertion Failure in Multiple Apple Products Due to Unexpected Interaction