CVE-2015-7030
Description
The Swift implementation in Apple Xcode before 7.1 mishandles type conversion, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
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A type conversion issue in Apple Xcode's Swift implementation before 7.1 could cause unexpected values in Swift programs, addressed in Xcode 7.1.
Vulnerability
The Swift compiler in Apple Xcode versions prior to 7.1 contains a type conversion flaw that can lead to unexpected values when performing certain type conversions [1]. The issue affects Swift programs compiled on OS X Yosemite v10.10.5 or later [1].
Exploitation
The exact attack vectors are not specified, but exploitation would require a Swift program that performs the affected type conversions. An attacker could potentially craft a Swift source file that triggers the issue when compiled and executed by a user [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could result in the Swift program receiving unexpected values, which may lead to undefined behavior. The full impact is not disclosed by Apple, but it could potentially include information disclosure or arbitrary code execution depending on the context [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in Xcode 7.1 released on October 21, 2015 [1]. Users should update to Xcode 7.1 or later. No workarounds are provided.
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Affected products
3- Range: <7.1
cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=7.0
- (no CPE)range: <7.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00008.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205379nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033930nvd
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