What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40771?

CVE-2024-40771 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Apple are affected by CVE-2024-40771?

Organizations using The face notable risk from CVE-2024-40771, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-40771?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apple CVE-2024-40771

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-01-15 product-security@apple.com

RCE Authentication Bypass Apple

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, visionOS 1.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

AnalysisAI

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, visionOS 1.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Visionos.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.