CVE-2015-1066
CVE-2015-1066 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Off-by-one error in IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple OS X through 10.10.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1066?
- Off-by-one error in IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple OS X through 10.10.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1066?
- CVE-2015-1066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-1066 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1066?
- CVE-2015-1066 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1066?
- 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-2015-1066 published?
- CVE-2015-1066 was published on 2015-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031869
- https://support.apple.com/HT204413
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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