What is the severity of CVE-2024-40826?

CVE-2024-40826 is classified as a privacy issue that can potentially expose unencrypted documents.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40826?

To fix CVE-2024-40826, update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.

What are the affected software versions in CVE-2024-40826?

CVE-2024-40826 affects iOS and iPadOS versions below 18.0 and macOS versions below 15.0.

What type of issue is CVE-2024-40826?

CVE-2024-40826 is a privacy issue related to the handling of temporary files.

When was CVE-2024-40826 addressed by Apple?

CVE-2024-40826 was addressed with updates to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.

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CVE-2024-40826

medium

6.1

16/9/2024

23/9/2024

CVE-2024-40826

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

A privacy issue was addressed with improved handling of files. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An unencrypted document may be written to a temporary file when using print preview.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPadOS	<18.0
Apple iPhone OS	<18.0
Apple macOS	<15.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40826?
CVE-2024-40826 is classified as a privacy issue that can potentially expose unencrypted documents.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40826?
To fix CVE-2024-40826, update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
What are the affected software versions in CVE-2024-40826?
CVE-2024-40826 affects iOS and iPadOS versions below 18.0 and macOS versions below 15.0.
What type of issue is CVE-2024-40826?
CVE-2024-40826 is a privacy issue related to the handling of temporary files.
When was CVE-2024-40826 addressed by Apple?
CVE-2024-40826 was addressed with updates to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40826?
CVE-2024-40826 is classified as a privacy issue that can potentially expose unencrypted documents.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40826?
To fix CVE-2024-40826, update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
What are the affected software versions in CVE-2024-40826?
CVE-2024-40826 affects iOS and iPadOS versions below 18.0 and macOS versions below 15.0.
What type of issue is CVE-2024-40826?
CVE-2024-40826 is a privacy issue related to the handling of temporary files.
When was CVE-2024-40826 addressed by Apple?
CVE-2024-40826 was addressed with updates to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.