What is the security impact of CVE-2015-7024?

CVE-2015-7024 allows local users to bypass Gatekeeper restrictions and potentially gain elevated privileges.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2015-7024?

CVE-2015-7024 affects macOS versions before 10.11.1.

How can I mitigate CVE-2015-7024?

To mitigate CVE-2015-7024, users should upgrade to macOS 10.11.1 or later.

Who is primarily affected by CVE-2015-7024?

Local users of affected versions of macOS are primarily at risk from CVE-2015-7024.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7024 classified as?

CVE-2015-7024 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.

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CVE-2015-7024

medium

6.9

11/1/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7024

First published: Mon Jan 11 2016(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to bypass intended Gatekeeper restrictions and gain privileges via a Trojan horse program that is loaded from an unexpected directory by an application that has a valid Apple digital signature.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the security impact of CVE-2015-7024?
CVE-2015-7024 allows local users to bypass Gatekeeper restrictions and potentially gain elevated privileges.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2015-7024?
CVE-2015-7024 affects macOS versions before 10.11.1.
How can I mitigate CVE-2015-7024?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7024, users should upgrade to macOS 10.11.1 or later.
Who is primarily affected by CVE-2015-7024?
Local users of affected versions of macOS are primarily at risk from CVE-2015-7024.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7024 classified as?
CVE-2015-7024 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the security impact of CVE-2015-7024?
CVE-2015-7024 allows local users to bypass Gatekeeper restrictions and potentially gain elevated privileges.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2015-7024?
CVE-2015-7024 affects macOS versions before 10.11.1.
How can I mitigate CVE-2015-7024?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7024, users should upgrade to macOS 10.11.1 or later.
Who is primarily affected by CVE-2015-7024?
Local users of affected versions of macOS are primarily at risk from CVE-2015-7024.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7024 classified as?
CVE-2015-7024 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.