CVE-2018-4448

Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.2, Security Update 2018-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2018-006 Sierra, tvOS 12.1.1. A local user may be able to read kernel memory.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

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Affected: Apple iOS

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209340	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209342	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209600	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209341	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209343	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4448?: CVE-2018-4448 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4448?: To fix CVE-2018-4448, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-4448 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-4448 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4448?: CVE-2018-4448 affects Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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