CVE-2024-40794
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214121Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40794?
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-40794?
CVE-2024-40794 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40794?
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-2024-40794?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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