CVE-2022-22608 Memory corruption in Xcode
Opening a maliciously crafted file in Xcode can lead to arbitrary code execution or application termination due to an out-of-bounds read.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22608?
CVE-2022-22608 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Xcode, published on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Xcode 13.3. Opening a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22608?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Xcode.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22608?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-22608 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22608 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxp4-wvp4-cmq6.