Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40841?
CVE-2024-40841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected...
How severe is CVE-2024-40841?
CVE-2024-40841 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-2024-40841?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.