CVE-2024-40802

HIGH

macOS 12.0-12.7.5, 13.0-13.6.7, 14.0-14.5 - Local Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

References (12)

Core 12

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 5.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (4)
Apple/macOS < 12.7.6
Apple/macOS < 13.6.8
Apple/macOS < 14.6
apple/macos 12.0 - 12.7.6
Published Jul 29, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026