Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. An attacker may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.7.9 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.7.9 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.6.8 |
| 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/120912
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120916
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19Mailing List
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214116
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214117
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40829?
CVE-2024-40829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8, watchOS 10.6. An attacker may be able to view restric...
How severe is CVE-2024-40829?
CVE-2024-40829 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Watchos.