Vulnerability identifier: #VU12159
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Apple Xcode
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The 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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apple Xcode: 1.5
External links
http://lists.samba.org/archive/distcc/2004q3/002562.html
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.