CVE-2024-40775
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40775 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to leak sensitive user information.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.6 |
References
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40775?
A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to leak sensitive user information.
How severe is CVE-2024-40775?
CVE-2024-40775 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40775?
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.
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