CVE-2015-5754

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 23.50% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5754?
CVE-2015-5754 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5754?
To fix CVE-2015-5754, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5754 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-5754 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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