CVE-2024-40824
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40824 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
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 | Ipados | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214122Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40824?
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
How severe is CVE-2024-40824?
CVE-2024-40824 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40824?
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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