CVE-2024-40822

Name: CVE-2024-40822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-29T23:15:13.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40822 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, watchOS 10.6. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, watchOS 10.6. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to access contacts from the lock screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 16.7.9
Apple	Ipados	>= 17.0, < 17.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.7.9
Apple	Iphone Os	>= 17.0, < 17.6
Apple	Macos	< 14.6
Apple	Watchos	< 10.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120908
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116Release Notes, Vendor 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/HT214124Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214116
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214117
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214124

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40822?

How severe is CVE-2024-40822?

CVE-2024-40822 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40822?

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-2024-40822?

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Source: NVD / NIST