Vulnerability identifier: #VU13819

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4282

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger out-of-bounds read and read kernel memory.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.4.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 11.4, 11.3 - 11.3.1, 11.1 - 11.1.2, 11.2 - 11.2.6, 11.0.0 - 11.0.3

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208938

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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