CVE-2015-7072

Name: CVE-2015-7072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-11T11:59:38.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

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

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://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034348
https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor 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://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034348
https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor 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-2015-7072?

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.

How severe is CVE-2015-7072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7072?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-7072?

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Source: NVD / NIST