CVE-2018-4268

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling

published April 3, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption issue could leave versions of macOS High Sierra vulnerable to unpredictable behavior! 😱 Think of it like a jigsaw puzzle missing a crucial piece; without it, the whole picture just doesn’t fit right. In this case, the missing piece can lead to apps crashing or even unexpected data exposure. While there’s no confirmed exploitation, the potential for chaos exists. An attacker could leverage this memory handling mishap to destabilize applications or access sensitive information, leading to a frustrating user experience or worse!

Put simply

Think of it like a jigsaw puzzle missing a crucial piece; without it, the whole picture just doesn’t fit right. In this case, the missing piece can lead to apps crashing or even unexpected data exposure. This vulnerability arises from improper memory handling, allowing an attacker to potentially manipulate application behavior. It affects versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, leaving them more prone to unexpected crashes and security issues.

What to do

While there’s no confirmed exploitation, the potential for chaos exists. An attacker could leverage this memory handling mishap to destabilize applications or access sensitive information, leading to a frustrating user experience or worse! To protect your system, update to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or later immediately. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest patches applied to safeguard against similar vulnerabilities. You’ve got this! By keeping your macOS updated, you're staying ahead in the security game! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01294 · 70.1th percentile
Published
2019-04-03T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 17:43Z
    A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling
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