CVE-2015-3027

Xcode < 6.3 - Stack Guard Bypass via Incorrect Register Allocation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Clang in LLVM, as used in Apple Xcode before 6.3, performs incorrect register allocation in a way that triggers stack storage for stack cookie pointers, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass a stack-guard protection mechanism via crafted input to an affected C program.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT204663
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032081
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73987
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00004.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0130
EPSS Percentile 67.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (1)
apple/xcode < 6.2
Published Apr 10, 2015
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026