Apple Xcode up to 8.0 Node.js null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Xcode up to 8.0. This affects an unknown function of the file Node.js. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-3194. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Xcode up to 8.0 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file Node.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/27/2016 with Qnective AG as HT207268 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-3194 since 04/10/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The advisory points out:

Multiple issues existed in Node.js in Xcode Server. These issues were addressed by updating to Node.js version 4.5.0.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87212 (Debian DSA-3413-1 : openssl - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371218 (Apple macOS Mojave 10.14 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2018-9-24-1)).

Upgrading to version 8.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87212) and SecurityFocus (BID 78623†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-78550, VDB-78551, VDB-79411 and VDB-79583. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 87212
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3413-1 : openssl - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 900104
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Linux Local Check: ELSA-2015-2617
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xcode 8.1
Patch: c394a488942387246653833359a5c94b5832674e

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12/03/2015 +237 days 🔍
12/06/2015 +3 days 🔍
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10/27/2016 +325 days 🔍
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10/28/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/28/2022 +2161 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207268
Organization: Qnective AG
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3194 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93156

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SecurityFocus: 78623 - OpenSSL CVE-2015-3194 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034294

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2016 20:12
Updated: 09/28/2022 17:59
Changes: 10/28/2016 20:12 (58), 05/19/2019 22:55 (25), 09/28/2022 17:59 (7)
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