CVE-2018-4131
published 2018-04-03CVE-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"…
PriorityP336high7.8CVSS 3.0
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
1.17%
64.1th percentile
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.
Affected
4 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | ios | — | — |
| apple | iphone_os | < 11.3 | 11.3 |
| apple | mac_os_x | < 10.13.4 | 10.13.4 |
| apple | macos_high_sierra_10.13.4_security_update_2018-002_sierra_and_security_update_20 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.04.3MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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Apple
CVE-2018-4131: iOS 11.3
vendor_apple·2018-03-29·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-4131 [HIGH] CVE-2018-4131: iOS 11.3
Apple Security Update: About the security content of iOS 11.3
Product: iOS
Version: 11.3
CVE: CVE-2018-4131
Component: WindowServer
Impact: An unprivileged application may be able to log keystrokes entered into other applications even when secure input mode is enabled
Description: By scanning key states, an unprivileged application could log keystrokes entered into other applications even when secure input mode was enabled. This issue was addressed by improved state management.
Apple
CVE-2018-4131: macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan
vendor_apple·2018-03-29·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-4131 [HIGH] CVE-2018-4131: macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan
Product: macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan
CVE: CVE-2018-4131
Component: WindowServer
Impact: An unprivileged application may be able to log keystrokes entered into other applications even when secure input mode is enabled
Description: By scanning key states, an unprivileged application could log keystrokes entered into other applications even when secure input mode was enabled. This issue was addressed by improved state management.
GHSA
GHSA-4rq7-mpp7-jf3w: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2018-4131 [HIGH] GHSA-4rq7-mpp7-jf3w: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608https://support.apple.com/HT208692https://support.apple.com/HT208693https://twitter.com/boastr_net/status/979624397664333824http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608https://support.apple.com/HT208692https://support.apple.com/HT208693https://twitter.com/boastr_net/status/979624397664333824
2018-04-03
Published