Vulnerability identifier: #VU74272

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27967

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Xcode
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 12.0 - 14.2

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213679

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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.