Apple Xcode up to 26.0 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple Xcode up to 26.0. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-43504. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple Xcode up to 26.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Xcode 26.1. A user in a privileged network position may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-43504 since 04/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to approached within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 26.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2481). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Apple Xcode

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xcode 26.1

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
11/04/2025 +202 days Advisory disclosed
11/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-43504 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-43504
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331128
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2481 - Apple Xcode: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/04/2025 08:16
Updated: 11/04/2025 17:28
Changes: 11/04/2025 08:16 (55), 11/04/2025 17:28 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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