CVE-2018-4161 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple's WebKit component, affecting iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, tvOS, and watchOS prior to their respective 11.3/7.4/12.7.4 versions. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by enticing users to visit a specially crafted website. Rated 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 high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the vulnerability's severity warrants immediate patching.
| 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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