CVE-2024-40846 (GCVE-0-2024-40846)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-09-16 23:22 – Updated: 2025-11-04 16:13
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Summary
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.7, macOS Sequoia 15. Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination.
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 15 (custom)
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