Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-1117
The (1) setreuid and (2) setregid system-call implementations in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.3, and Apple TV before 7.2 do not properly perform privilege drops, which makes it easier for attackers to execute code with unintended user or group privileges via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-1117
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.33%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 70 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-1117
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-1117
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-1117
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
Apple OS X Multiple Bugs Let Remote and Local Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204870
About the security content of Watch OS 1.0.1 - Apple Support
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https://support.apple.com/HT204662
About the security content of Apple TV 7.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT204659
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 and Security Update 2015-004 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT204661
About the security content of iOS 8.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2015-1117
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*