Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2015-5754
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5754
0.38%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 73 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5754
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5754
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The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5754
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38136/
Apple Mac OSX Install.Framework - SUID Root Runner Binary Privilege Escalation
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.5 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.5 and Security Update 2015-006 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
OS X Suid Privilege Escalation ≈ Packet Storm
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