Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40787

 

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40787

Published: July 30, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94907
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40787
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in Shortcuts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted shortcut and bypass Internet permission requirements.


Affected software

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-40787

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 14.6 23G80, 12.7.6 21H1320, 13.6.8 22G820
watchOS - update to 10.6
iPadOS - update to 17.6 21G80
Apple iOS - update to 17.6 21G80

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