CVE-2018-4438

HIGH

Safari < 12.0.2 - Memory Corruption via Logic Issue

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-4438. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a type confusion vulnerability in JavaScriptCore (CVE-2018-4438) by manipulating array prototypes to bypass security checks, leading to arbitrary memory corruption. The exploit leverages Proxy objects in the prototype chain to trigger incorrect assumptions in the JIT compiler.

Description

A logic issue existed resulting in memory corruption. This was addressed with improved state management. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, watchOS 5.1.2, Safari 12.0.2, iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.9.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · htmldosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45984

This PoC exploits a type confusion vulnerability in JavaScriptCore (CVE-2018-4438) by manipulating array prototypes to bypass security checks, leading to arbitrary memory corruption. The exploit leverages Proxy objects in the prototype chain to trigger incorrect assumptions in the JIT compiler.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WebKit JavaScriptCore (Safari)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Browser with vulnerable JavaScriptCore engine · JavaScript execution context
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209343
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209342
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209340
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209344
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209346
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT209345

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.2256
EPSS Percentile 96.0%
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-119
Status published
Products (6)
apple/icloud < 7.9
apple/iphone_os < 12.1.1
apple/itunes < 12.9.2
apple/safari < 12.0.2
apple/tvos < 12.1.1
apple/watchos < 5.1.2
Published Apr 03, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026