CVE-2018-4253

low-risk

Published 2018-06-08

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "AMD" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read of kernel memory) via a crafted app.

Do I need to act?

0.13% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.5/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Mac Os X

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208849

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208849

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal