CVE-2024-40844

Name: CVE-2024-40844
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T00:15:49.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40844 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to observe data displayed to the user by Shortcuts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 17.7
Apple	Iphone Os	< 17.7
Apple	Macos	< 13.7
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121246Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/39
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40844?

How severe is CVE-2024-40844?

CVE-2024-40844 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-2024-40844?

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-2024-40844?

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Source: NVD / NIST