How severe is CVE-2015-7055?

CVE-2015-7055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-7055 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7055?

CVE-2015-7055 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7055?

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-2015-7055 published?

CVE-2015-7055 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7055

CVE-2015-7055 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2015-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AppleMobileFileIntegrity in Apple iOS before 9.2 and tvOS before 9.1 does not prevent changes to access-control structures, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7055?: AppleMobileFileIntegrity in Apple iOS before 9.2 and tvOS before 9.1 does not prevent changes to access-control structures, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2015-7055?: CVE-2015-7055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-7055 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7055?: CVE-2015-7055 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7055?: 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-2015-7055 published?: CVE-2015-7055 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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