What is the severity of CVE-2024-40854?

CVE-2024-40854 is a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to unexpected system termination.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40854?

To fix CVE-2024-40854, update your device to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, or macOS Ventura 13.7.1.

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2024-40854?

CVE-2024-40854 affects iOS versions prior to 18.1, iPadOS versions prior to 18.1, macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7.1, and macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7.1.

What specific issue does CVE-2024-40854 address?

CVE-2024-40854 addresses a memory initialization issue with improved memory handling.

Can CVE-2024-40854 be exploited by an application?

Yes, CVE-2024-40854 may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.

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CVE-2024-40854

medium

6.5

15/1/2025

16/1/2025

CVE-2024-40854

First published: Wed Jan 15 2025(Updated: )

A memory initialization issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS	<18.1
Apple iPadOS	<18.1
Apple macOS	<14.7.1
Apple macOS	<13.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40854?
CVE-2024-40854 is a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to unexpected system termination.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40854?
To fix CVE-2024-40854, update your device to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, or macOS Ventura 13.7.1.
What operating systems are affected by CVE-2024-40854?
CVE-2024-40854 affects iOS versions prior to 18.1, iPadOS versions prior to 18.1, macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7.1, and macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7.1.
What specific issue does CVE-2024-40854 address?
CVE-2024-40854 addresses a memory initialization issue with improved memory handling.
Can CVE-2024-40854 be exploited by an application?
Yes, CVE-2024-40854 may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40854?
CVE-2024-40854 is a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to unexpected system termination.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40854?
To fix CVE-2024-40854, update your device to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, or macOS Ventura 13.7.1.
What operating systems are affected by CVE-2024-40854?
CVE-2024-40854 affects iOS versions prior to 18.1, iPadOS versions prior to 18.1, macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7.1, and macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7.1.
What specific issue does CVE-2024-40854 address?
CVE-2024-40854 addresses a memory initialization issue with improved memory handling.
Can CVE-2024-40854 be exploited by an application?
Yes, CVE-2024-40854 may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.