CVE-2024-40861
HIGH EPSS 11.3%
Published Sep 17, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
Published Sep 17, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
11.3% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | * | <15.0 |
References 2
- seclists.org http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/33
- support.apple.com https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.