Memory Handling Issue in Apple Products
CVE-2024-40771

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
TV OS
Visionos
iOS And iPad OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in certain Apple operating systems that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue arises due to improper memory handling, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the system. Apple has released fixes in the latest updates for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS to address this critical flaw, emphasizing the importance of keeping devices updated to safeguard against possible exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS < 16.7

iOS and iPadOS < 17.5

macOS < 13.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120900
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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