CVE-2024-40771: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2024-40771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue stems from improper memory handling and affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in iOS 16. 7. 8, iPadOS 16. 7. 8, iOS 17. 5, iPadOS 17. 5, macOS Monterey 12. 7.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-40771) allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges on affected Apple operating systems due to improper memory handling. The flaw impacts iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple has released official patches in multiple OS versions to fix the issue by improving memory management. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data modification, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches that address this vulnerability in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, and watchOS 10.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. There are no alternative mitigations or workarounds documented.
CVE-2024-40771: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2024-40771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue stems from improper memory handling and affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in iOS 16. 7. 8, iPadOS 16. 7. 8, iOS 17. 5, iPadOS 17. 5, macOS Monterey 12. 7.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-40771) allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges on affected Apple operating systems due to improper memory handling. The flaw impacts iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple has released official patches in multiple OS versions to fix the issue by improving memory management. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.4, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data modification, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official patches that address this vulnerability in iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, and watchOS 10.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. There are no alternative mitigations or workarounds documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-10T17:11:04.686Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb827e6bfc5ba1df6e90e
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 6:40:39 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:22:49 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:55:00 PM
Views: 25
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