Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode

Published: 2024-09-19 | Updated: 2025-04-03

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	5
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-44191 CVE-2024-44162 CVE-2024-40862 CVE-2024-44228 CVE-2024-32002
CWE-ID	CWE-284 CWE-264 CWE-200 CWE-434
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #5 is available.
Vulnerable software	Apple Xcode Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Vendor	Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU97366

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44191

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to Bluetooth.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in kernel. A local application can gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 13.0 - 15.4

CPE2.3

External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121239

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.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU97579

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44162

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in IDE documentation due to insufficient hardening of runtime. A local application can gain unauthorized access to user's Keychain items.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 13.0 - 15.4

CPE2.3

External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121239

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.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU97580

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40862

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the IDE Tools. A remote attacker can determine the Apple ID of the owner of the computer.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 13.0 - 15.4

CPE2.3

External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121239

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU106919

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44228

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions in Playgrounds. A local application can inherit Xcode permissions and access user data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 15.0 - 15.4

CPE2.3

External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121239

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.

5) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU89491

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32002

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 1.5 - 15.4

CPE2.3

External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/121239

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.