CVE-2018-4406: apple mac_os_x Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 03-04-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-4406 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apple mac_os_x. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.10%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-04-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A denial of service issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue affected versions prior to macOS Mojave 10.14.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.10%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
65%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.10% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.10%
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< 10.14
1 vendor · 1 product