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MEDIUM · 4.4

CVE-2024-40825

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, visionOS 2. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.

Vulnerability Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, visionOS 2. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 15.0
AppleVisionos< 2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40825?

CVE-2024-40825 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, visionOS 2. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.

How severe is CVE-2024-40825?

CVE-2024-40825 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40825?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos, Apple Visionos.