Vulnerability Description
dyld in Apple iOS before 9.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles segment validation, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.0 |
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://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034348
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor 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://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034348
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7072?
CVE-2015-7072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). dyld in Apple iOS before 9.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles segment validation, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2015-7072?
CVE-2015-7072 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos, Apple Tvos.