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7.8

macOS before 10.13.5 lets malicious app run code

CVE-2018-4236 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Apple's macOS versions earlier than 10.13.5 contain a weakness in the graphics handling component. A specially crafted application could cause the system to run unwanted code with high privileges or crash the computer. Update macOS to version 10.13.5 or later to close the risk.

What to do
  • Update apple mac_os_x to version 10.13.5 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x < 10.13.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "IOGraphics" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged con...
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "IOGraphics" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published8 Jun 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-4236 · NVD
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