CVE-2018-4344
HighExploitedPublic exploitA memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Published Apr 3, 2019 · Updated Oct 23, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-4344 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Iphone OS (Apple), Mac OS X (Apple), Tvos (Apple) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 23, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 2.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.0, Mac OS X 10.14, Tvos 12.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.4%
Higher than 83.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 27, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 23, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 27, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 27, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 12.0 |
| Mac OS XApple | See advisory | 10.14 |
| TvosApple | See advisory | 12.0 |
| WatchosApple | See advisory | 5.0 |
| iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS | >= Versions prior to: iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, tvOS 12, watchOS 5 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Iphone OS
12.0
Mac OS X
10.14
Tvos
12.0
Watchos
5.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 3, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 23, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 27, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 27, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 27, 2022
Last updated
Oct 23, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT209106
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT209107
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT209108
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT209139
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Affected: Iphone OS (Apple); Mac OS X (Apple); Tvos (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 23, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Jun 27, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 18, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 12.0, Mac OS X 10.14, Tvos 12.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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