Vulnerability Description
An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Photos in the Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.9 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | < 14.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120908
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214116
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214117
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40778?
CVE-2024-40778 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Photos in the Hidden Photos Albu...
How severe is CVE-2024-40778?
CVE-2024-40778 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40778?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Ipados, Apple Macos.