CVE-2015-7055: Critical severity tvos vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2015
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Updated

AppleMobileFileIntegrity in Apple iOS before 9.2 and tvOS before 9.1 does not prevent changes to access-control structures, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Affected Software

2 affected components
tvOS<=9.0
iPhone OS<=9.1

Event History

Dec 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7055?

CVE-2015-7055 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

2

How does CVE-2015-7055 exploit work?

CVE-2015-7055 exploits a flaw in AppleMobileFileIntegrity that permits unauthorized changes to access-control structures.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2015-7055?

CVE-2015-7055 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.2 and tvOS versions prior to 9.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-7055?

To fix CVE-2015-7055, users should update their iOS and tvOS to the latest versions released by Apple.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2015-7055?

Failure to address CVE-2015-7055 could lead to unauthorized applications executing code in a privileged context, potentially compromising user data.

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