7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7047: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted mach message that is misparsed.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=2.0
tvOS<=9.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=9.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7047?

    CVE-2015-7047 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7047?

    CVE-2015-7047 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.2, OS X versions before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7047?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-7047, ensure that your systems are updated to the latest versions of iOS, OS X, tvOS, and watchOS.

  • How can local users exploit CVE-2015-7047?

    Local users can exploit CVE-2015-7047 by sending a crafted mach message that the kernel misparses.

  • What kind of privilege escalation does CVE-2015-7047 enable?

    CVE-2015-7047 allows local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected Apple operating systems.

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