CVE-2015-7006 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted CPIO archive exploiting a directory traversal flaw in the BOM component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-7006?
CVE-2015-7006 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the BOM (aka Bill of Materials) component in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CPIO archive.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7006?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7006 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2015-7006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pc4j-hm8h-32rp.