CVE-2015-7046: Infoleak
First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )
The Sandbox feature in xnu in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 does not properly implement privilege separation, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app with root privileges.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=2.0 | |
| tvOS | <=9.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635
- https://support.apple.com/HT205637
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640
- https://support.apple.com/HT205641
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7046?
CVE-2015-7046 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7046?
To fix CVE-2015-7046, update your affected Apple operating systems to their latest versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7046?
CVE-2015-7046 affects Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-7046?
The impact of CVE-2015-7046 allows attackers to bypass ASLR protection, potentially executing malicious code with root privileges.
Can attackers exploit CVE-2015-7046 remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-7046 requires a crafted app to be installed on the device, making it less likely for remote exploitation.
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