Apple Xcode up to 14.0 Git out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Xcode up to 14.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Git. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-39260. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Xcode up to 14.0 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Git. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 11/01/2022 by Kevin Backhouse as HT213496 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-39260. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/28/2026). The advisory points out:

A remote user may cause an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution if git shell is allowed as a login shell

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211059 (Fedora 37 : git (2022-fb088df94c)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 14.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

This issue was addressed with improved checks.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (211059) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-41771). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 211059
Nessus Name: Fedora 37 : git (2022-fb088df94c)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xcode 14.1

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11/01/2022 +60 days 🔍
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12/14/2022 +43 days 🔍
06/28/2026 +1292 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213496
Researcher: Kevin Backhouse
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-39260 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-39260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215800
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2022 12:02
Updated: 06/28/2026 18:47
Changes: 12/14/2022 12:02 (18), 12/14/2022 12:05 (8), 12/14/2022 12:08 (25), 01/12/2023 14:34 (2), 01/12/2023 14:38 (22), 01/12/2023 14:39 (1), 11/17/2024 18:31 (17), 06/28/2026 18:47 (1)
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