Command execution in Apple Xcode
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2004-2687 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-285 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
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Apple Xcode Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU12159
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2004-2687
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
The weakness exists in distcc due to improper authorization checks when not configured to restrict access to the server port. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands via compilation jobs.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApple Xcode: 1.5
External linkshttp://lists.samba.org/archive/distcc/2004q3/002562.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
