CVE-2018-4251 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 8y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2018-16037
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Firmware" component. It allows attackers to modify the EFI flash-memory region that a crafted app that has root access.
Patch / fix
- apple mac_os_x 10.13.5
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1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
-
support.apple.com
/HT208849
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1041027
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/45
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-4251
- NVD CVE-2018-4251
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