CVE-2018-4398

Summary

An issue existed in the method for determining prime numbers. This issue was addressed by using pseudorandom bases for testing of primes. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/aiOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, iTunes for Windows, iCloud for WindowsVersions prior to: iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, iTunes 12.9.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8affected

Weaknesses

  • An attacker may be able to exploit a weakness in the Miller-Rabin primality test to incorrectly identify prime numbers

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

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