CVE-2018-4112: apple mac_os_x Link Following
CVSS: 5.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 03-04-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-4112 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Link Following vulnerability in apple mac_os_x. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.02%
0%100%
Low · -0.60 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-04-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "ATS" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging symlink mishandling.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.02%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
81%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.60 pp
From 2.62% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.02%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apple1 product
- mac_os_x< 10.13.4
1 vendor · 1 product