CVE-2019-8724

HIGH

Xcode < 11.0 - Arbitrary Code Execution via ld64 Input Validation Issue

Title source: llm

Description

Multiple issues in ld64 in the Xcode toolchains were addressed by updating to version ld64-507.4. This issue is fixed in Xcode 11.0. Compiling code without proper input validation could lead to arbitrary code execution with user privilege.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://support.apple.com/HT210609

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0188

EPSS Percentile 76.9%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Products (1)

apple/xcode < 11.0

Published Dec 18, 2019

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026