CVE-2024-40825 (GCVE-0-2024-40825)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-09-16 23:23 – Updated: 2026-04-02 18:26
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15, visionOS 2. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.
Severity
6 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-17 18:54 UTC
CWE
- A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files
- CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
References
Impacted products
4 products
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