CVE-2024-40800 Missing authorization in macOS
A local application can bypass file system protections to modify restricted files, requiring an OS update to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40800?
CVE-2024-40800 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40800?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40800?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40800 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-40800 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40800 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fc8m-x59c-5f6r.