CVE-2024-40854

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: January 15, 2025 Modified: April 02, 2026
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Description

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

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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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121564
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570
Source: product-security@apple.com
Release Notes Vendor Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
47th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple