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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2024-40861

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Vulnerability Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 15.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40861?

CVE-2024-40861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2024-40861?

CVE-2024-40861 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40861?

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