Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2024-40858
Published: October 28, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99412
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-2024-40858
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Photos. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and access Contacts without user consent.
Affected software
macOS
How to mitigate CVE-2024-40858
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 15.1 24B83