CVE-2024-40771

Name: CVE-2024-40771
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-15T20:15:27.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40771 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.7.8
Apple	Ipados	>= 17.0, < 17.5
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.7.8
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 17.0, < 17.5
Apple	Macos	< 13.6.7
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.7.5
Apple	Macos	>= 13.0, < 13.6.7
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5
Apple	Tvos	< 17.5
Apple	Visionos	< 1.2

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120898Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120899Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120900Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40771?

How severe is CVE-2024-40771?

CVE-2024-40771 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40771?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-40771?

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Source: NVD / NIST