CVE-2019-8739: High severity apple xcode vulnerability

Published Sep 20, 2019
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Xcode 11.0. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

otool. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(Qihoo 360 Nirvan Team)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Xcode<11.0
11.0
Apple Xcode<11.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8739?

CVE-2019-8739 is a vulnerability related to otool, a memory corruption issue that allows for arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2019-8739 affect Apple Xcode?

CVE-2019-8739 affects Apple Xcode versions prior to 11.0, allowing arbitrary code execution when processing a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8739?

The severity of CVE-2019-8739 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-8739?

Yes, the issue is fixed in Xcode 11.0, so updating to this version will resolve the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8739?

More information about CVE-2019-8739 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2].

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