Security restrictions bypass in Apple Xcode
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-1800 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apple Xcode Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU50068
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1800
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a malicious application may be able to access arbitrary files on the host device while running an app that uses on-demand resources with Xcode.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApple Xcode: 12.0 - 12.3
External linkshttp://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212153
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
