Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-4148 is a remote code execution issue in Apple iOS before 11.3. It affects the Telephony component and is described as a buffer overflow. In business terms, older iPhones or iPads running pre-11.3 iOS could be exposed to serious compromise risk. Exposure is most likely on managed or unmanaged Apple mobile devices still running iOS versions earlier than 11.3. Evidence is insufficient to identify specific device models from the bundle alone. Prioritize remediation for any business-used iOS devices below 11.3. The issue is old, but remote code execution against mobile telephony components remains high-impact where legacy devices persist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected iOS devices to iOS 11.3 or later.; Check Apple advisory HT208693 for vendor-confirmed update details.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive supported iOS updates..
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- https://support.apple.com/HT208693CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://comsecuris.com/blog/posts/theres_life_in_the_old_dog_yet_tearing_new_holes_into_inteliphone_cellular_modems/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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