CVE-2024-40771

7.8 HIGH
Published: January 15, 2025 Modified: April 02, 2026
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Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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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:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120898
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120899
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120900
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple