XSS in Apple macOS
CVE-2024-40846
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14.7. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Macos — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
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- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40846?
- CVE-2024-40846 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-09-17.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40846?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-40846 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.