CVE-2024-40861

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-269

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 17, 2024
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2024-40861: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix