Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40818
Published: July 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94909
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40818
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a lock screen bypass in Siri. An attacker with physical access to the system can gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
macOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40818
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 14.6 23G80, 13.6.8 22G820
watchOS - update to 10.6
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80
watchOS - update to 10.6
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80