Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912
- 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40816?
CVE-2024-40816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpec...
How severe is CVE-2024-40816?
CVE-2024-40816 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-2024-40816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.