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This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-40775. It is a security issue in Apple's macOS where an application may be able to leak sensitive user information. The problem is related to a downgrade issue that was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions. The affected versions of macOS are those less than 13.6, 14.6, and 12.7. The issue has been fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, and macOS Ventura 13.6.8.
Overview
The vulnerability was published by Apple on 2024-07-29. It is classified under CWE-200, indicating exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. The CVSS base score is 5.5, with a severity rating of medium. The attack vector is local, with low attack complexity and low privileges required. The confidentiality impact is high, but there is no integrity or availability impact.
Remediation
Users are advised to update their macOS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Specifically, users should update to macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, or macOS Ventura 13.6.8, where the issue has been fixed.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- InformationInformation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- ConstructionConstruction
