CVE-2018-4289
CVE-2018-4289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An information disclosure issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-4289?
- An information disclosure issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue affected versions prior to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
- How severe is CVE-2018-4289?
- CVE-2018-4289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-4289 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-2018-4289?
- CVE-2018-4289 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-4289?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-4289 published?
- CVE-2018-4289 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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