CVE-2024-40797
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40797 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. Visiting a malicious website may lead to user interface spoofing.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40797?
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. Visiting a malicious website may lead to user interface spoofing.
How severe is CVE-2024-40797?
CVE-2024-40797 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40797?
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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