Root Privileges Vulnerability Fix in macOS Sequoia 15
CVE-2024-40861

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-40861?

A vulnerability in Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15 has been identified that may allow an application to gain unauthorized root privileges. The issue arises from insufficient checks within the operating system. The vulnerability has been addressed in the latest release, emphasizing the importance of regular system updates to mitigate potential security risks.

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Affected Version(s)

macOS < 15

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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