CVE-2015-7052 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit mishandled kernel-extension loading in macOS to gain elevated privileges.

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-2015-7052?

CVE-2015-7052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Dec 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles kernel-extension loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7052?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7052?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-7052 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7052 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vq6q-m4q5-xm8w.

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