CVE-2015-7052 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in Apple OS X before version 10.11.2, stemming from improper handling of kernel-extension loading by kext tools. This flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges through unspecified vectors. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack 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 vulnerability's potential impact on affected Apple macOS systems 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:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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