CVE-2018-4162 is a critical WebKit memory corruption vulnerability affecting multiple Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, tvOS, and watchOS, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on the CISA KEV catalog or showing widespread community discussion, a Metasploit module exists for an older iOS version, indicating the potential for exploitation. Its high FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100 underscores the severity of this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 11.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 11.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 7.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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