CVE-2015-7044

Name: CVE-2015-7044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-11T11:59:09.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The System Integrity Protection feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles union mounts, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The System Integrity Protection feature in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles union mounts, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app with root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7044?

How severe is CVE-2015-7044?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7044?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST