CVE-2024-40816
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read 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 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read 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. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0.0, < 13.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://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-2024-40816?
An out-of-bounds read 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. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown.
How severe is CVE-2024-40816?
CVE-2024-40816 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40816?
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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