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CVE-2018-4283
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This…
Medium5.5EPSS 0.32%
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- apple
Description
An out-of-bounds read issue existed that led to the disclosure of kernel memory. This was addressed with improved input validation. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | Medium5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 0.32% · top 75% of all CVEs (4 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Medium 5.5.
Weakness
- A local user may be able to read kernel memory
- CWE-125 (opens in a new tab)All about CWE-125 and its CVEs
Affected products
macOS
- affected Versions prior to: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
References (1)
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208937 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
Sources
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- CIRCL Vulnerability-Lookup (opens in a new tab)
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