CVE-2024-40842
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2024-40842 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 15.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40842?
An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-40842?
CVE-2024-40842 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40842?
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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