File access issue in Apple operating systems allowing access to user-sensitive data
CVE-2024-40850 is a file access vulnerability in multiple Apple operating systems. Apple describes it as a file access issue that was addressed with improved input validation. Successful exploitation may allow an application to access user-sensitive data. The available advisory information does not identify the specific vulnerable component or function, but indicates the flaw is related to insufficient validation in file access handling.
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Recent activity
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A file access/input validation issue that could allow an app to access user-sensitive data; addressed with improved input validation.
File access/input validation issue that could allow an app to access user-sensitive data.
A file access/input validation flaw that could allow an app to access user-sensitive data on Apple TV devices.
A macOS entitlements issue that could allow access to removable volumes without user consent; addressed with improved entitlements.
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Query your assets running an affected version, and investigate the blast radius.
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Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.