CVE-2024-40787: Input Validation

Published Jul 29, 2024
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Updated

Accounts. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

Other sources

AirDrop. This issue was addressed through improved state management.

— Apple

apache. This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

— Apple

APFS. The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access.

— Apple

Apple Neural Engine. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

— Apple

Credit

an anonymous researcher, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, CVE-2023-6277, CVE-2023-52356, Yisumi, sqrtpwn, Minghao Lin(Zhejiang University), Jiaxun Zhu(Zhejiang University), Patrick Wardle(DoubleYou), Adam M., CVE-2024-6387, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Kandji), Claudio Bozzato(Cisco Talos), Francesco Benvenuto(Cisco Talos), CVE-2024-23296, Yadhu Krishna M(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Narendra Bhati(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Manager(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Pune (India), Kirin@@Pwnrin, Joshua Jones, Marcio Almeida(Tanto Security), Jiahui Hu (梅零落)(NorthSea), Meng Zhang (鲸落)(NorthSea), Matthew Loewen, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), D4m0n, Amir Bazine(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Karsten König(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), CVE-2024-2004, CVE-2024-2379, CVE-2024-2398, CVE-2024-2466, Minghao Lin(Baidu Security), (Baidu Security), Ye Zhang@@VAR10CK(Baidu Security), w0wbox, Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Gandalf4a, CertiK SkyFall Team, CVE-2024-40805, Jacob Braun, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Bistrit Dahal, Srijan Poudel, Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal India), ajajfxhj, Huang Xilin(Ant Group Light), Maksymilian Motyl, Johan Carlsson (joaxcar), Seunghyun Lee@@0x10n(KAIST Hacking Lab working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Gary Kwong, Andreas Jaegersberger, Ro Achterberg, Linwz(DEVCORE), (CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Mateen Alinaghi, (Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Kandji), Matthew Butler, CVE-2024-4558, IES Red Team(ByteDance), Yeto, Yann Gascuel(Alter Solutions), Wang Yu(Cyberserval), Rodolphe BRUNETTI@@eisw0lf, Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, (Kandji), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Jiwon Park, Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.6
14.6
Apple WatchOS<10.6
10.6
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.6
12.7.6
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.8
13.6.8
Apple iOS<17.6
17.6
Apple iPadOS<17.6
17.6
Apple iPadOS<17.6
Apple iPhone OS<17.6
Apple macOS<12.7.6
Apple macOS>=13.0<13.6.8
Apple macOS>=14.0<14.6
Apple WatchOS<10.6

Event History

Jul 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40787?

CVE-2024-40787 has a moderate severity level as it involves user consent management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40787?

To fix CVE-2024-40787, update your system to macOS Ventura 13.6.8, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, or macOS Sonoma 14.6.

3

What does CVE-2024-40787 affect?

CVE-2024-40787 affects various Apple operating systems, including macOS Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

4

What was addressed in CVE-2024-40787?

CVE-2024-40787 addressed an issue with user consent for shortcuts by adding an additional prompt.

5

Which versions of Apple software are vulnerable to CVE-2024-40787?

Vulnerable versions include macOS Monterey below 12.7.6, iOS below 17.6, iPadOS below 17.6, and watchOS below 10.6.

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