What is the severity of CVE-2015-7078?

CVE-2015-7078 has a severity rating that allows local users to gain privileges through a use-after-free vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7078?

To fix CVE-2015-7078, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2015-7078?

CVE-2015-7078 affects versions of Apple OS X up to and including 10.11.1.

Who can exploit CVE-2015-7078?

Local users with access to a vulnerable system can exploit CVE-2015-7078 to gain elevated privileges.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7078?

CVE-2015-7078 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability within the Hypervisor of macOS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-7078

high

7.2

CWE

416

11/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7078: Use After Free

First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Hypervisor in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving VM objects.

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-2015-7078?
CVE-2015-7078 has a severity rating that allows local users to gain privileges through a use-after-free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7078?
To fix CVE-2015-7078, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2015-7078?
CVE-2015-7078 affects versions of Apple OS X up to and including 10.11.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-7078?
Local users with access to a vulnerable system can exploit CVE-2015-7078 to gain elevated privileges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7078?
CVE-2015-7078 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability within the Hypervisor of macOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7078?
CVE-2015-7078 has a severity rating that allows local users to gain privileges through a use-after-free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7078?
To fix CVE-2015-7078, update your Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2015-7078?
CVE-2015-7078 affects versions of Apple OS X up to and including 10.11.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-7078?
Local users with access to a vulnerable system can exploit CVE-2015-7078 to gain elevated privileges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7078?
CVE-2015-7078 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability within the Hypervisor of macOS.