How severe is CVE-2024-40853?

CVE-2024-40853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40853?

CVE-2024-40853 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40853?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-40853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38689.

When was CVE-2024-40853 published?

CVE-2024-40853 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40853

CVE-2024-40853 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38689
Affected product: Apple Ipados
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker may be able to use Siri to enable Auto-Answer Calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40853?: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. An attacker may be able to use Siri to enable Auto-Answer Calls.
How severe is CVE-2024-40853?: CVE-2024-40853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40853?: CVE-2024-40853 primarily affects Apple Ipados. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38689.
When was CVE-2024-40853 published?: CVE-2024-40853 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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