About the security content of Xcode 16
This document describes the security content of Xcode 16.
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Xcode 16
Released September 16, 2024
Git
Available for: macOS Sonoma 14.5 and later
Impact: Cloning a maliciously crafted repository may result in remote code execution
Description: This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.
CVE-2024-32002
Entry added October 28, 2024
IDE Documentation
Available for: macOS Sonoma 14.5 and later
Impact: A malicious application may gain access to a user's Keychain items
Description: This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime.
CVE-2024-44162: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)
IDE Tools
Available for: macOS Sonoma 14.5 and later
Impact: An attacker may be able to determine the Apple ID of the owner of the computer
Description: A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data.
CVE-2024-40862: Guilherme Rambo of Best Buddy Apps (rambo.codes)
Kernel
Available for: macOS Sonoma 14.5 and later
Impact: An app may gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth
Description: This issue was addressed through improved state management.
CVE-2024-44191: Alexander Heinrich, SEEMOO, DistriNet, KU Leuven (@vanhoefm), TU Darmstadt (@Sn0wfreeze) and Mathy Vanhoef
Playgrounds
Available for: macOS Sonoma 14.5 and later
Impact: An app may be able to inherit Xcode permissions and access user data
Description: This issue was addressed with improved permissions checking.
CVE-2024-44228: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog)
Entry added October 28, 2024
Additional recognition
Reality Composer Pro
We would like to acknowledge Ron Masas of BreakPoint.sh for their assistance.
Swift
We would like to acknowledge Banavath Aravind for their assistance.
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