Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-8721
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.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2019-8721
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-8721
0.41%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-8721
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-8721
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-8721
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https://support.apple.com/HT210609
About the security content of Xcode 11.0 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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