Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2024-40828

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.

EPSS: 0.003 (18.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40828?
CVE-2024-40828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-07-29.
How severe is CVE-2024-40828?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.