Apple Xcode 11.1 File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple Xcode 11.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-8800. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Xcode 11.1 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 11.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was released 12/18/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-8800 since 02/18/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-147422. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xcode 11.2

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02/18/2019 🔍
12/18/2019 +303 days 🔍
12/19/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/15/2024 +1548 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-8800 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8800
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147421
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2019 09:31
Updated: 03/15/2024 09:41
Changes: 12/19/2019 09:31 (38), 12/19/2019 09:36 (18), 03/15/2024 09:41 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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