CVE-2015-7024 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.7 Published 11 Jan 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can bypass Gatekeeper restrictions and gain privileges by exploiting untrusted search paths in signed applications.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-7024?

CVE-2015-7024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Jan 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to bypass intended Gatekeeper restrictions and gain privileges via a Trojan horse program that is loaded from an unexpected directory by an application that has a valid Apple digital signature.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7024 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-7024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q45w-gwrf-j3jq.