CVE-2015-7044 describes a critical vulnerability in Apple OS X before version 10.11.2, where the System Integrity Protection feature improperly handles union mounts. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by using a specially crafted application that already possesses root privileges. With a CVSS score of 7.6, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, high complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for a complete system takeover warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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