Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in macOS High Sierra by Apple
CVE-2018-4257

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-4257?

A buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in macOS High Sierra that was present in versions prior to 10.13.5. This issue was addressed through enhanced size validation techniques, improving the security posture of the operating system. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208849
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-4257 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in macOS High Sierra by Apple