Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.8 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.6.7 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.5 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120898Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120899Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120900Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40771?
CVE-2024-40771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tv...
How severe is CVE-2024-40771?
CVE-2024-40771 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.