What is the severity of CVE-2024-40856?

The severity of CVE-2024-40856 is critical as it involves an integrity issue that can impact network security.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40856?

To fix CVE-2024-40856, update your device to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-40856?

CVE-2024-40856 affects Apple iPadOS, iPhone OS, and macOS versions prior to their respective latest releases.

What is the risk if CVE-2024-40856 is not addressed?

If CVE-2024-40856 is not addressed, an attacker may exploit this vulnerability to disconnect devices from secure networks.

Has CVE-2024-40856 been publicly disclosed?

Yes, CVE-2024-40856 has been publicly documented and addressed through recent software updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-40856

high

7.5

16/9/2024

25/9/2024

CVE-2024-40856

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

An integrity issue was addressed with Beacon Protection. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15. An attacker may be able to force a device to disconnect from a secure network.

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-2024-40856?
The severity of CVE-2024-40856 is critical as it involves an integrity issue that can impact network security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40856?
To fix CVE-2024-40856, update your device to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-40856?
CVE-2024-40856 affects Apple iPadOS, iPhone OS, and macOS versions prior to their respective latest releases.
What is the risk if CVE-2024-40856 is not addressed?
If CVE-2024-40856 is not addressed, an attacker may exploit this vulnerability to disconnect devices from secure networks.
Has CVE-2024-40856 been publicly disclosed?
Yes, CVE-2024-40856 has been publicly documented and addressed through recent software updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40856?
The severity of CVE-2024-40856 is critical as it involves an integrity issue that can impact network security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40856?
To fix CVE-2024-40856, update your device to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, or macOS Sequoia 15.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-40856?
CVE-2024-40856 affects Apple iPadOS, iPhone OS, and macOS versions prior to their respective latest releases.
What is the risk if CVE-2024-40856 is not addressed?
If CVE-2024-40856 is not addressed, an attacker may exploit this vulnerability to disconnect devices from secure networks.
Has CVE-2024-40856 been publicly disclosed?
Yes, CVE-2024-40856 has been publicly documented and addressed through recent software updates.