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CVE-2023-32396: About the security content of Xcode 15
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Xcode 15, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
This document describes the security content of Xcode 15.
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Xcode 15
Released September 18, 2023
Dev Tools
Available for: macOS Ventura 13.5 and later
Impact: An app may be able to gain elevated privileges
Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2023-32396: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)
GPU Drivers
Available for: macOS Ventura 13.5 and later
Impact: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory
Description: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-40391: Antonio Zekic (@antoniozekic) of Dataflow Security
iTMSTransporter
Available for: macOS Ventura 13.5 and later
Impact: An app may be able to access App Store credentials
Description: This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime.
CVE-2023-40435: James Duffy (mangoSecure)
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Published Date: September 26, 2023
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Apple Security Advisory 09-26-2023-9 - tvOS 17 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 09-26-2023-8 - watchOS 10 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, spoofing, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 09-26-2023-7 - iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 addresses bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, resource exhaustion, spoofing, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 09-26-2023-6 - Xcode 15 addresses memory disclosure, privilege escalation, and credential access vulnerabilities.
Apple Security Advisory 09-26-2023-2 - macOS Sonoma 14 addresses buffer overflow, bypass, code execution, out of bounds read, resource exhaustion, spoofing, and use-after-free vulnerabilities.
A permissions issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
A permissions issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
A permissions issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
A permissions issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.