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CVE-2024-40854 Detail

Description

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.


Metrics

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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:

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Hyperlink Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121563
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121567
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121568
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121570

Weakness Enumeration

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-40854
NVD Published Date:
01/15/2025
NVD Last Modified:
01/16/2025
Source:
Apple Inc.