CVE-2024-40843

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: September 17, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

12th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

Affected Vendors

apple

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