Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40829

 

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-40829

Published: July 30, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94916
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-2024-40829
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 improperly imposed security restrictions in VoiceOver. An attacker with physical access to the system can view restricted content from the lock screen.


Affected software

macOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2024-40829

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 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

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