CVE-2015-7071 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Dec 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass macOS sandbox protections for app scoped bookmarks using a crafted pathname, requiring user interaction to exploit.

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

What is CVE-2015-7071?

CVE-2015-7071 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Dec 2015. 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

The File Bookmark component in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism for app scoped bookmarks via a crafted pathname.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7071?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-7071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x86v-55vr-75q7.