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CVE-2015-7016

7.6 · HIGH

The MCX Application Restrictions component in Apple OS X before 10.11.1, when Managed Configuration is enabled, mishandles provisioning profiles, which allows attackers to bypass intended entitleme…

Published Oct 23, 2015appleCWE-264EPSS 1.38%

Overview

CVE-2015-7016 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on October 23, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The MCX Application Restrictions component in Apple OS X before 10.11.1, when Managed Configuration is enabled, mishandles provisioning profiles, which allows attackers to bypass intended entitlement restrictions and gain privileges via a crafted developer-signed app.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applemac_os_x0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlRefsupport.apple.com/HT205375Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlRefsupport.apple.com/HT205375

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7016?

CVE-2015-7016 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on October 23, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-7016?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-7016?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-7016?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-7016 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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