Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 3, 2018· Updated Aug 5, 2024
CVE-2018-4131
CVE-2018-4131
Description
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.
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.13.4
- Range: <11.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
- support.apple.com/HT208692mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- support.apple.com/HT208693mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- twitter.com/boastr_net/status/979624397664333824mitrex_refsource_MISC
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