CVE-2015-7021 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit kernel memory corruption in macOS graphics drivers to escalate privileges or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-7021?

CVE-2015-7021 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Oct 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7021?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7021?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7021 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-7021 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7021 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4c24-fg5j-p435.

Is CVE-2015-7021 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free