What is CVE-2019-8723?

CVE-2019-8723 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-18.

How severe is CVE-2019-8723?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Apple Xcode

CVE-2019-8723

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 class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.019 (77.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Xcode — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8723?: CVE-2019-8723 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Xcode, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-18.
How severe is CVE-2019-8723?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.