CVE-2015-7072 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app due to dyld segment validation flaws in Apple operating systems.

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-2015-7072?

CVE-2015-7072 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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

dyld in Apple iOS before 9.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 mishandles segment validation, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7072?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7072?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2015-7072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpxf-6pp6-m5gr.

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