How severe is CVE-2015-1061?

CVE-2015-1061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-1061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1061?

CVE-2015-1061 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1061?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1061 published?

CVE-2015-1061 was published on 2015-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1061

CVE-2015-1061 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2015-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IOSurface in Apple iOS before 8.2, Apple OS X through 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages "type confusion" during serialized-object handling.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1061?: IOSurface in Apple iOS before 8.2, Apple OS X through 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages "type confusion" during serialized-object handling.
How severe is CVE-2015-1061?: CVE-2015-1061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-1061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1061?: CVE-2015-1061 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1061 published?: CVE-2015-1061 was published on 2015-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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