Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-7044
The System Integrity Protection feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles union mounts, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app with root privileges.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2015-7044
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-7044
0.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 69 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-7044
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-7044
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-7044
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote and Local Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Deny Service and Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://support.apple.com/HT205637
About the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.2, Security Update 2015-005 Yosemite, and Security Update 2015-008 Mavericks - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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