CVE-2019-8806: High severity apple xcode vulnerability

Published Oct 31, 2019
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Xcode 11.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

llvm. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

Credit

Pan ZhenPeng(Qihoo 360 Nirvan Team)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Xcode<11.2
Apple Xcode<11.2
11.2

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8806?

CVE-2019-8806 is a memory corruption issue in LLVM that has been fixed in Xcode 11.2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8806?

CVE-2019-8806 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2019-8806 affect Apple Xcode?

CVE-2019-8806 affects Apple Xcode versions up to and including 11.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-8806?

To fix CVE-2019-8806, you should update your Apple Xcode to version 11.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8806?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8806 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/HT210729).

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