Apple Fixes Permissions Issue for Photos Library Access
CVE-2024-40831

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-40831?

A permissions issue has been identified in Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15, where an application may gain unauthorized access to a user’s Photos Library. This vulnerability highlights potential risks to user privacy, as applications that should not have access may exploit this loophole. Apple has addressed this concern by implementing additional restrictions in the latest update, ensuring that user data remains secure and private.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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