CVE-2024-40828

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40828?
CVE-2024-40828 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40828?
To fix CVE-2024-40828, 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-2024-40828 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40828 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-2024-40828?
CVE-2024-40828 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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