CVE-2015-7044 json
The System Integrity Protection feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles union mounts, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary c…
published 2015-12-11 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-6976
- cvss
- 7.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.4%
- EPSS 2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The System Integrity Protection feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles union mounts, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app with root privileges.
Exploit prediction
2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.6 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-254 7PK - Security Features
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205637
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1034344
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-7044
- NVD CVE-2015-7044
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