Memory Corruption Vulnerability in iOS and macOS by Apple
CVE-2018-4404

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 69%

What is CVE-2018-4404?

A memory corruption issue has been identified in Apple's iOS and macOS systems that can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of memory. This vulnerability affects devices running iOS versions prior to 11.4 and macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5. The problem was mitigated with enhanced memory handling techniques, highlighting the importance of updating to the latest software versions to protect against potential exploits.

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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.

CVE-2018-4404 - Proof of Concept

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208849
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45998/
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https://support.apple.com/HT208848%2C
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EPSS Score

69% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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