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CVE-2018-4145: Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.3, tvOS 11.3, watchOS 4.3, Safari 11.1, iTunes 12.7.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.4.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-4145 is an Apple memory-handling vulnerability affecting older iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, and iCloud for Windows versions. Apple addressed it in 2018 updates. The available bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, detailed impact, or confirmed exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless your inventory shows affected versions still in use. Business urgency depends on remaining outdated assets, not on confirmed active exploitation.

Technical view

The source data describes multiple memory corruption issues fixed through improved memory handling. Affected versions are those before iOS 11.3, tvOS 11.3, watchOS 4.3, Safari 11.1, iTunes 12.7.4 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.4. No CPEs, CVSS vector, CWE, or exploit details are provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in unmanaged or legacy Apple devices, old Safari installations, or Windows systems retaining outdated iTunes or iCloud clients below the fixed versions.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks this CVE as not in KEV and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Do not assume exploitation without newer vendor or intelligence confirmation.

Researcher notes

Public metadata is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE mapping, or detailed impact is included. Validation should focus on version comparison against Apple’s fixed releases and confirming whether any vulnerable legacy software remains deployed.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected Apple products to the listed fixed versions or later.
  • Remove or retire unsupported legacy Apple software where upgrading is not practical.
  • Check Apple advisories for any product-specific guidance not captured in CVE metadata.
  • Prioritize unmanaged endpoints and Windows systems with old iTunes or iCloud installations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory iOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, and iCloud for Windows versions.
  • Confirm no assets remain below the fixed versions listed by Apple.
  • Review MDM and endpoint software inventory for unmanaged or stale installations.
  • Document exceptions where devices cannot be upgraded or retired.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
9

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVSS and timeline data

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aiOS, tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, iCloud for WindowsVersions prior to: iOS 11.3, tvOS 11.3, watchOS 4.3, Safari 11.1, iTunes 12.7.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.4Listed
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