CVE-2018-4092

MEDIUM

macOS < 10.13.3 - Kernel Race Condition via Crafted App

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.5 is affected. macOS before 10.13.3 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.5 is affected. watchOS before 4.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A race condition allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208462
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208465
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040265
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102782
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208464
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040267
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208463

Scores

CVSS v3 4.7
EPSS 0.0071
EPSS Percentile 48.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (4)
apple/apple_tv < 11.2.5
apple/iphone_os < 11.2.5
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.3
apple/watchos < 4.2.2
Published Apr 03, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026