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CVE-2018-4284

Status: ModifiedHigh (8.8)—

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, Safari 11.1.2, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.6.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (6)

Apple — IcloudApple — Iphone OSApple — ItunesApple — SafariApple — TvosApple — Watchos

CWEs

References

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