CVE-2011-1516: The kSBXProfileNoNetwork and kSBXProfileNoInternet sandbox profiles in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.x through 10.7.x...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Apple Mac OS X sandbox bypass. Applications confined with the No Network or No Internet predefined sandbox profiles could still reach network resources through created processes. The business risk is mainly for organizations still running or analyzing Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.7 systems that rely on these profiles to contain untrusted applications. Exposure appears limited to Mac OS X 10.5.x through 10.7.x environments using these predefined sandbox profiles for application containment. Modern macOS exposure is not established by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk unless asset data shows these versions are still present. Prioritize if legacy Mac OS X systems remain in production, labs, or sensitive enclaves. If those versions are absent, this is mainly a historical tracking item with low immediate business urgency. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.7 systems where possible.; Do not rely on these sandbox profiles as the only network control.; Check Apple or vendor guidance for historical patches or upgrade paths..

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Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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