CVE-2024-40805

Description

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, tvOS 17.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

Categories

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214122 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40805?
CVE-2024-40805 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40805?
To fix CVE-2024-40805, 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-2024-40805 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40805 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-40805?
CVE-2024-40805 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS.
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