Apple Addresses Downgrade Vulnerability in macOS
CVE-2024-40848

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-40848?

A downgrade vulnerability exists within Apple's macOS software that could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information. This vulnerability stems from insufficient code-signing restrictions that fail to prevent unauthorized downgrades of software versions. Apple has addressed this issue in recent updates, specifically in macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, and macOS Sequoia 15. Users of these macOS versions are encouraged to update to the latest versions to mitigate any possible threats associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 13.7

macOS < 15

macOS < 14.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121234
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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