CVE-2018-4295

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation

published April 3, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky input validation issue lurks in versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14! If left unchecked, it could open the door to unwanted surprises. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check its customers' IDs before serving alcohol — anyone could walk in and potentially cause chaos! While there’s no known exploitation yet, this vulnerability could allow attackers to send harmful data that could affect system behavior. The risk might not be immediate, but it’s like leaving a window slightly open in a storm; it could lead to unwanted consequences if things escalate.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that doesn’t check its customers' IDs before serving alcohol — anyone could walk in and potentially cause chaos! This flaw involves an input validation issue that allows improper handling of certain inputs, potentially leading to unexpected behavior within the system.

What to do

While there’s no known exploitation yet, this vulnerability could allow attackers to send harmful data that could affect system behavior. The risk might not be immediate, but it’s like leaving a window slightly open in a storm; it could lead to unwanted consequences if things escalate. Update to macOS Mojave 10.14 or later to ensure improved input validation. Regularly monitor your system for updates to mitigate similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! Keep your system updated and secure those windows! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01351 · 71.3th percentile
Published
2019-04-03T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 17:43Z
    An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation
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