CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-7016

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The MCX Application Restrictions component in Apple OS X before 10.11.1, when Managed Configuration is enabled, mishandles provisioning profiles, allowing attackers to bypass intended entitlement restrictions and gain privileges via a crafted developer-signed app.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain unauthorized privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The MCX Application Restrictions component in Apple OS X before 10.11.1, when Managed Configuration is enabled, mishandles provisioning profiles, which allows attackers to bypass intended entitlement restrictions and gain privileges via a crafted developer-signed app.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS