Vulnerability Description
AppSandbox in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles hard links, which allows attackers to bypass Contacts access revocation via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7001?
CVE-2015-7001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). AppSandbox in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles hard links, which allows attackers to bypass Contacts access revocation via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2015-7001?
CVE-2015-7001 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Watchos, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Mac Os X.