CVE-2018-4234

HIGH

macOS < 10.13.5 - Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service in IOHIDFamily

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "IOHIDFamily" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208849

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0121
EPSS Percentile 64.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.5
Published Jun 08, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026