HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-4344
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-4344

Published: June 27, 2022

EPSS:0.19%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:40.4th

Official Description

Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-06-27Federal patch deadline: 2022-07-18
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS can lead to code execution. Despite a low EPSS score of 0.00186, its inclusion in the KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making it an urgent security concern.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. The specific exploitation vector is not detailed but typically involves a malicious application or crafted content.

Recommended Action

Users of Apple iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS should apply all available security updates to mitigate this vulnerability. Ensure all system software is kept up-to-date.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-4344 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-4344 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Apple
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-4344
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)0.19%
PublishedJun 27, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-4344 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.