CVE-2018-4131

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WindowServer" component. It allows attackers to bypass the Secure Input Mode protection mechanism, and log keystrokes of arbitrary apps, via a crafted app that scans key states.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 4.3 MEDIUM

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

4.3^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References

Link	Resource
https://twitter.com/boastr_net/status/979624397664333824	Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208693	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208692	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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Configurations

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OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x::::::::
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Information

Published : 2018-04-02 23:29

Updated : 2019-10-02 17:03

NVD link : CVE-2018-4131

Mitre link : CVE-2018-4131

JSON object : View

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo

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Products Affected

apple

mac_os_x
iphone_os

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