CVE-2024-40846

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121238	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121247	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

17 Mar 2025, 16:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-79

Information

Published : 2024-09-17 00:15

Updated : 2025-03-17 16:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-40846

Mitre link : CVE-2024-40846

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-40846

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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