CVE-2024-40828

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified

CVE-2024-40828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos>= 12.0, < 12.7.6
AppleMacos>= 13.0, < 13.6.8
AppleMacos>= 14.0, < 14.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40828?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-40828?
CVE-2024-40828 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40828?
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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Source: NVD / NIST