SB2023040301 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode



SB2023040301 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode

Published: April 3, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023040301
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27967)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Dev Tools component of Xcode. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27945)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of permissions in Dev Tools component of Xcode. A local sandboxed application can collect system logs.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.