Information disclosure in macOS - CVE-2024-40786

 

Information disclosure in macOS - CVE-2024-40786

Published: July 30, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94915
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-2024-40786
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in Siri. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Affected software

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-40786

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 13.6.8 22G820
iPadOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 16.7.9 20H348, 17.6 21G80

External References

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