CVE-2015-5754

Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages incorrect privilege dropping associated with a locking error.

Score

CVSS 2.0 9.3 Critical

Status

Modified - product-security@apple.com

Published

2015-08-17

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-362

Affected products

• Mac Os X (Apple)

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38136/