CVE-2018-4254 json
In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an input validation issue existed in the kernel.
published 2019-01-11 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-16040
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 70%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.5, an input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.
Patch / fix
- apple mac_os_x 10.13.5
Exploit prediction
1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
support.apple.com
/HT208849
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-4254
- NVD CVE-2018-4254
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