CVE-2024-40840

Name: CVE-2024-40840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T00:15:48.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 18.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 18.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/32

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40840?

This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data.

How severe is CVE-2024-40840?

CVE-2024-40840 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40840?

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-2024-40840?

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Source: NVD / NIST