7.8

CVE-2018-4206: apple apple_tv

CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 08-06-2018Last modified 05-08-2024

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-4206 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in apple apple_tv. EPSS estimates a 4.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Overall risk
42/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
4.97%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference, exploit-database

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 11.3.1 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 Security Update 2018-001 is affected. tvOS before 11.4 is affected. watchOS before 4.3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Crash Reporter" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app that replaces a privileged port name.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

4.97%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

92%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

+0.05 pp

From 4.92% on 18-09-2026

18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
4.97%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

2 found
  • referenceUnverified

    Exploit Reference (bugs.chromium.org)

    Maturity: unknown

  • exploit-databasedosmultipleVerified

    Apple macOS/iOS - ReportCrash mach port Replacement due to Failure to Respect MIG Ownership Rules

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Apple4 products

1 vendor · 4 products

References

9 links