What is the severity of CVE-2015-7063?

CVE-2015-7063 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7063?

The recommended fix for CVE-2015-7063 is to upgrade to Apple OS X version 10.11.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7063?

CVE-2015-7063 affects users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7063?

CVE-2015-7063 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the kernel loader in the EFI environment of Apple OS X.

Can remote users exploit CVE-2015-7063?

No, CVE-2015-7063 requires local access to the system for exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-7063

high

7.2

CWE

264

11/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7063

First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )

The kernel loader in EFI in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted pathname.

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-2015-7063?
CVE-2015-7063 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7063?
The recommended fix for CVE-2015-7063 is to upgrade to Apple OS X version 10.11.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7063?
CVE-2015-7063 affects users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7063?
CVE-2015-7063 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the kernel loader in the EFI environment of Apple OS X.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2015-7063?
No, CVE-2015-7063 requires local access to the system for exploitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7063?
CVE-2015-7063 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7063?
The recommended fix for CVE-2015-7063 is to upgrade to Apple OS X version 10.11.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7063?
CVE-2015-7063 affects users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7063?
CVE-2015-7063 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the kernel loader in the EFI environment of Apple OS X.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2015-7063?
No, CVE-2015-7063 requires local access to the system for exploitation.