CVE-2024-40848

Description

A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker may be able to read sensitive information.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.10%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40848?: CVE-2024-40848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40848?: To fix CVE-2024-40848, 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-2024-40848 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40848 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-2024-40848?: CVE-2024-40848 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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