CVE-2015-7110: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 11, 2015
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Updated

The Disk Images component in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 and tvOS before 9.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted disk image.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.1
Apple 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-2015-7110?

CVE-2015-7110 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7110?

To fix CVE-2015-7110, update your system to OS X 10.11.2 or later, or ensure your Apple iPhone OS is updated to version 9.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7110?

CVE-2015-7110 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2 and Apple iPhone OS versions prior to 9.1.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2015-7110 exploit?

CVE-2015-7110 exploits vulnerabilities in the Disk Images component, leading to memory corruption.

5

Can CVE-2015-7110 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-7110 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to perform the attack.

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