CVE-2018-4147

In iCloud for Windows before 7.3, Safari before 11.0.3, iTunes before 12.7.3 for Windows, and iOS before 11.2.5, multiple memory corruption issues exist and…

published January 11, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Multiple memory corruption issues are lurking in iCloud for Windows, Safari, iTunes, and iOS versions before their latest updates—don’t let these sneaky gremlins crash your party! 🎉 Think of it like a party where the DJ (your app) keeps tripping over the power cord (memory handling) and causing the music to cut out unexpectedly. If you don't fix the DJ's clumsiness, the party could be ruined! These memory corruption issues could lead to unexpected crashes or even make your system vulnerable to more dangerous attacks. Imagine losing your precious playlists or accidentally exposing sensitive data to the wrong guests—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a party where the DJ (your app) keeps tripping over the power cord (memory handling) and causing the music to cut out unexpectedly. If you don't fix the DJ's clumsiness, the party could be ruined! The vulnerability stems from inadequate memory handling in several Apple applications, allowing potential issues that could disrupt normal operation or lead to crashes.

What to do

These memory corruption issues could lead to unexpected crashes or even make your system vulnerable to more dangerous attacks. Imagine losing your precious playlists or accidentally exposing sensitive data to the wrong guests—absolutely devastating! Update iCloud for Windows to version 7.3 or later, Safari to version 11.0.3 or later, iTunes to version 12.7.3 or later, and iOS to version 11.2.5 or later. Keeping your software up to date is the best way to avoid these memory gremlins! You've got this—stay sharp, update your software, and keep your devices protected! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01539 · 74.5th percentile
Published
2019-01-11T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JAN 18:00Z
    In iCloud for Windows before 7.3, Safari before 11.0.3, iTunes before 12.7.3 for Windows, and iOS before 11.2.5, multiple memory corruption issues exist and…
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