CVE-2018-4277: apple iphone_os Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 11-01-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-4277 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apple iphone_os. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.87%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-01-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In iOS before 11.4.1, watchOS before 4.3.2, tvOS before 11.4.1, Safari before 11.1.1, macOS High Sierra before 10.13.6, a spoofing issue existed in the handling of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.87%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
79%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.87% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score1.87%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
1 vendor · 5 products
References
6 links- support.apple.com/HT208854X Refsource CONFIRM
- support.apple.com/HT208935X Refsource CONFIRM
- support.apple.com/HT208936X Refsource CONFIRM
- support.apple.com/HT208938X Refsource CONFIRM