#VU13144 Information disclosure in Apple Safari - CVE-2018-4190

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13144

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4190

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the WebKit component. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into loading specially crafted CSS mask images and gain access to the target user's credentials.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.1.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Safari: 11.0 - 11.1

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208854

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.