CVE-2024-40836

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 10.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9. A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 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/17 mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40836?
CVE-2024-40836 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40836?
To fix CVE-2024-40836, 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-2024-40836 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40836 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-2024-40836?
CVE-2024-40836 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS.
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