VDB-118752 · CVE-2018-4232 · HT208854

Apple Safari up to 11.1.0 WebKit data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari up to 11.1.0 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in data processing. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-4232. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari up to 11.1.0 (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-19. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2018. The weakness was disclosed 06/01/2018 as HT208854 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-4232 since 01/02/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

A permissions issue existed in the handling of web browser cookies. This issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110384 (Apple iTunes < 12.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370984 (Apple iCloud for Windows Prior to 7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities(HT208853)).

Upgrading to version 11.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (110384). The entries VDB-118648, VDB-118652, VDB-118657 and VDB-118659 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Apple

Name

Safari

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 110384
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.7.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Safari 11.1.1

Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
06/01/2018 +150 days 🔍
06/01/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/01/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2018 +2 days 🔍
06/06/2018 +3 days 🔍
06/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/20/2023 +1746 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208854
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-4232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118752
SecurityFocus: 103961
SecurityTracker: 1041029

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2018 14:50
Updated: 03/20/2023 19:24
Changes: 06/03/2018 14:50 (73), 02/12/2020 17:13 (3), 03/20/2023 19:15 (5), 03/20/2023 19:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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