#VU11380 Memory corruption in Apple iOS


Published: 2018-03-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11380

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4128

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error in the WebKit component. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.3.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 11.2 - 11.2.6


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208693


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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