CVE-2023-27967 Memory corruption in Xcode
An attacker can execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox or with elevated privileges via a memory handling flaw in Xcode.
- 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-2023-27967?
CVE-2023-27967 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Xcode, published on 8 May 2023. 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
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Xcode 14.3. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code out of its sandbox or with certain elevated privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27967?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Xcode.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27967?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27967 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-2023-27967 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27967 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Xcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2x2-xp9p-jxxc.