Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94891

Improper Authentication in macOS - CVE-2024-40778

Published: July 30, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94891

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40778

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to view photos in the hidden photo album.

The vulnerability exists due to an authentication error in Photos Storage. A local user can view photos in the hidden photo album.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 14.6 23G80
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80