CVE-2024-40855

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: October 28, 2024 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1. A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data.

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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:H/I:N/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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570

Source: product-security@apple.com

Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/12

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

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/13

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

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

9th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

Affected Vendors

apple

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