Xcode
CVE-2023-40435
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15. An app may be able to access App Store credentials. Affected products include: Apple Xcode.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15. An app may be able to access App Store credentials.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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