CVE-2024-40789

Description

An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.46% Top 20%
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Affected: Apple Safari
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple visionOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214121 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214123 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214122 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214121 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/15 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/23 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40789?
CVE-2024-40789 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40789?
To fix CVE-2024-40789, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-40789 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-40789 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-40789?
CVE-2024-40789 affects Apple Safari, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS, Apple visionOS, Apple tvOS.
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