CVE-2015-7024

6.7 MEDIUM
Published: January 11, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to bypass intended Gatekeeper restrictions and gain privileges via a Trojan horse program that is loaded from an unexpected directory by an application that has a valid Apple digital signature.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
12th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple