SB2024091907 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode
Published: September 19, 2024 Updated: August 29, 2025
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44191)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to Bluetooth.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in kernel. A local application can gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth.
2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44162)
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 in IDE documentation due to insufficient hardening of runtime. A local application can gain unauthorized access to user's Keychain items.
3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40862)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the IDE Tools. A remote attacker can determine the Apple ID of the owner of the computer.
4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44228)
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 improperly imposed security restrictions in Playgrounds. A local application can inherit Xcode permissions and access user data.
5) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32002)
CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.