CVE-2018-4220

HIGH

Swift < 4.1.1 - Arbitrary Code Execution via Library Loading

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Swift before 4.1.1 Security Update 2018-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Swift for Ubuntu" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context because write and execute permissions are enabled during library loading.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208804
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104085

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0220
EPSS Percentile 80.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-732
Status published
Products (1)
apple/swift < 4.1.1
Published Jun 08, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026