First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )
IDE SCM in Apple Xcode before 7.2 does not recognize .gitignore files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging the presence of a file matching an ignore pattern.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apple Xcode | <=7.1.1 |
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CVE-2015-7056 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential risk of sensitive information exposure.
To fix CVE-2015-7056, upgrade to Apple Xcode version 7.2 or later, which resolves the issue with .gitignore file recognition.
CVE-2015-7056 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files due to improper handling of .gitignore patterns.
Apple Xcode versions prior to 7.2, including 7.1.1, are affected by CVE-2015-7056.
Yes, CVE-2015-7056 can be exploited by remote attackers under certain conditions.