CVE-2015-7046

Name: CVE-2015-7046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-11T11:59:11.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7046 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Sandbox feature in xnu in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 does not properly implement privilege separation, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Sandbox feature in xnu in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 does not properly implement privilege separation, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app with root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Watchos	<= 2.0
Apple	Tvos	<= 9.0
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.1
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7046?

How severe is CVE-2015-7046?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7046 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7046?

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