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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-40801
CVE-2024-40801:
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A permissions issue was discovered in macOS that could allow an app to access protected user data. The vulnerability (CVE-2024-40801) affects macOS systems and was fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7 and macOS Sequoia 15. The issue was discovered by multiple researchers including Zhongquan Li (@Guluisacat), Pedro José Pereira Vieito (@pvieito), and an anonymous researcher (Apple Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The issue stems from insufficient restrictions in the permissions system, which could allow unauthorized access to protected user data (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious application to access protected user data, potentially compromising user privacy and sensitive information (CIS Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Apple has addressed this vulnerability by implementing additional restrictions in the permissions system. Users are advised to update to macOS Sonoma 14.7 or macOS Sequoia 15, depending on their system (Apple Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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