CVE-2024-40811 Missing authorization in macOS
An app can modify protected file system parts due to insufficient checks, requiring an OS upgrade 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-2024-40811?
CVE-2024-40811 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
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40811?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40811 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-2024-40811 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40811 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6mr-7q99-r63g.