CVE-2024-40842 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2024-40842?

CVE-2024-40842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-40842?

CVE-2024-40842 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40842?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	< 15.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release NotesVendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40842?

CVE-2024-40842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.

How severe is CVE-2024-40842?

CVE-2024-40842 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-2024-40842?

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