CVE-2024-40800
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40800 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40800?
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-40800?
CVE-2024-40800 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40800?
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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