5.5

CVE-2018-4198: apple apple_tv Improper Input Validation

CVSS: 5.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 08-06-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Open JSON

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-4198 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apple apple_tv. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
22/100
0100
Low · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
1.38%
0%100%
Low · -0.05 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 08-06-2018
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 05-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.4 is affected. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "UIKit" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted text file.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

1.38%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

72%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

-0.05 pp

From 1.43% on 18-09-2026

18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
1.38%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Apple4 products

1 vendor · 4 products

References

5 links