#VU81195 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple Xcode - CVE-2023-40435

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81195

Vulnerability 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-2023-40435

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Xcode
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions in iTMSTransporter. A local application can access App Store credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Xcode: 10.0 - 14.3.1

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213939

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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.