CVE-2024-40783 Security feature bypass in macOS
A malicious application can bypass macOS Privacy preferences, allowing unauthorized access to data containers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40783?
CVE-2024-40783 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40783 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-40783 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40783 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q29-hv3v-hv52.