Vulnerability Details : CVE-2024-40779
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9, Safari 17.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, tvOS 17.6, visionOS 1.3, macOS Sonoma 14.6. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash.
Products affected by CVE-2024-40779
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2024-40779
0.11%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2024-40779
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-03-13 |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST | 2024-08-15 |
CWE ids for CVE-2024-40779
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2024-40779
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214124
About the security content of watchOS 10.6 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/15
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-1 Safari 17.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/22
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-8 tvOS 17.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-2 iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.secpod.com/blog/apple-fixes-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-in-july-2024-updates/
Apple Fixes Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in July 2024 Updates! - SecPod BlogThird Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/23
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-9 visionOS 1.3Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119
About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.6 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214122
About the security content of tvOS 17.6 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214121
About the security content of Safari 17.6 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/21
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-7 watchOS 10.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214123
About the security content of visionOS 1.3 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214116
About the security content of iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117
About the security content of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 - Apple SupportRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-4 macOS Sonoma 14.6Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/17
Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-07-29-2024-3 iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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