Cleartext storage of sensitive information in macOS - CVE-2024-40826
Published: September 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97389
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-2024-40826
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling files in Printing app, which can save an unencrypted document to a temporary file when using print preview. A local application can gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40826
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 15.0 24A335
Apple iOS - update to 18.0 22A3354
iPadOS - update to 18.0 22A3354
Apple iOS - update to 18.0 22A3354
iPadOS - update to 18.0 22A3354