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CVE-2024-40791: Race Condition

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7, iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to access information about a user's contacts.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<13.7
13.7
Apple macOS<14.7
14.7
Apple macOS Sequoia<15
15
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17.7
iOS<17.7
Apple iOS and macOS<13.7
Apple iOS and macOS>=14.0<14.7
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<18
18
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<18
18
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17.7
17.7
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<17.7
17.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-40791?

    The severity of CVE-2024-40791 is considered high due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive user contact information.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-40791?

    CVE-2024-40791 affects iPadOS versions up to 17.7, iPhone OS versions up to 17.7, macOS versions up to 13.7, and macOS versions between 14.0 and 14.7.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-40791?

    To fix CVE-2024-40791, you should update your iPadOS, iPhone OS, or macOS to the latest versions: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Ventura 13.7, macOS Sonoma 14.7, or macOS Sequoia 15.

  • What kind of data is compromised in CVE-2024-40791?

    CVE-2024-40791 can potentially expose private user contact information through inadequate log entry redaction.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-40791 before updating?

    There are currently no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-40791, making immediate software updates the recommended approach.

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