CVE-2018-4285
CVE-2018-4285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-704.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-704
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-4285?
- A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
- How severe is CVE-2018-4285?
- CVE-2018-4285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-4285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-4285?
- CVE-2018-4285 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-4285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-4285 published?
- CVE-2018-4285 was published on 2019-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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