What is the severity of CVE-2015-7044?

CVE-2015-7044 has been classified as having a high severity level due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7044?

To fix CVE-2015-7044, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7044?

Users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2 are affected by CVE-2015-7044.

What impact does CVE-2015-7044 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2015-7044 allows unauthorized access and control over system operations, potentially leading to further exploitation or data compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-7044

high

7.6

CWE

254

11/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7044

Q: What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-7044?

CVE-2015-7044 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a malicious application with root privileges.

First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )

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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7044?
CVE-2015-7044 has been classified as having a high severity level due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7044?
To fix CVE-2015-7044, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7044?
Users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2 are affected by CVE-2015-7044.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-7044?
CVE-2015-7044 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a malicious application with root privileges.
What impact does CVE-2015-7044 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2015-7044 allows unauthorized access and control over system operations, potentially leading to further exploitation or data compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7044?
CVE-2015-7044 has been classified as having a high severity level due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7044?
To fix CVE-2015-7044, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7044?
Users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2 are affected by CVE-2015-7044.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-7044?
CVE-2015-7044 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a malicious application with root privileges.
What impact does CVE-2015-7044 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2015-7044 allows unauthorized access and control over system operations, potentially leading to further exploitation or data compromise.