Apple Xcode 16: Apple ID Disclosure via Sensitive Data Exposure
CVE-2024-40862 Published on September 17, 2024
A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data. This issue is fixed in Xcode 16. An attacker may be able to determine the Apple ID of the owner of the computer.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-40862 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2024-40862 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-40862
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Affected Versions
Apple Xcode:- Version unspecified and below 16 is affected.
- Before 16 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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