Vulnerability Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, watchOS 10.6. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.9 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.6 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 1.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120908
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120914
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916
- 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
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40788?
CVE-2024-40788 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventu...
How severe is CVE-2024-40788?
CVE-2024-40788 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40788?
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.