CVE-2015-7072 Code injection in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpxf-6pp6-m5gr.