Vulnerability Description
A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to observe data displayed to the user by Shortcuts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.7 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.7 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121246Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/39
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/40
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/41
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-40844?
CVE-2024-40844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of temporary files. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Ventura 13.7. An app may be able to...
How severe is CVE-2024-40844?
CVE-2024-40844 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-2024-40844?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.