CVE-2024-40803: macos — Fix

Description

A type confusion 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. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-843 CWE-843

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	< 12.7.6
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.6.8
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911 https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40803? +

A type confusion 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. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-40803? +

CVE-2024-40803 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40803? +

CVE-2024-40803 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40803? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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