CVE-2018-4286

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling

published April 3, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A few memory hiccups could cause chaos! Older versions of macOS prior to High Sierra 10.13.6 have multiple memory corruption issues just waiting for a fix. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chefs keep misplacing ingredients — one wrong move could spoil the whole dish. If the kitchen isn’t organized, problems could sneak up on the service, ruining the meal. 🍽️ While there's no known exploit out there, these memory corruption issues could potentially lead to crashes or unexpected behavior in applications running on affected systems. If not addressed, users might find their experience frustrating and unstable, like a roller coaster that suddenly stops mid-ride! 🎢

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chefs keep misplacing ingredients — one wrong move could spoil the whole dish. If the kitchen isn’t organized, problems could sneak up on the service, ruining the meal. 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from multiple memory corruption issues in older macOS versions that can lead to instability and unexpected behavior in the operating system whenever it mishandles memory allocation or deallocation.

What to do

While there's no known exploit out there, these memory corruption issues could potentially lead to crashes or unexpected behavior in applications running on affected systems. If not addressed, users might find their experience frustrating and unstable, like a roller coaster that suddenly stops mid-ride! 🎢 Upgrade your system to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or later to ensure you're no longer at risk from these issues. Regularly check for updates to keep your system running smoothly and securely! 🛡️ You've got this! By updating your macOS, you'll not only patch this vulnerability but also enhance your system's overall performance! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02059 · 81.0th percentile
Published
2019-04-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 00:00Z
    Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling
    cvelistv5