Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU97398

Insufficient verification of data authenticity in macOS - CVE-2024-40856

Published: September 17, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97398

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40856

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disconnect the device from a trusted Wi-Fi network.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect integrity checks. A remote attacker can force a device to disconnect from a secure network.

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