Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-2024-40799?
CVE-2024-40799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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...
How severe is CVE-2024-40799?
CVE-2024-40799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40799?
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.