Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5882
The processor_set_tasks API implementation in Apple iOS before 9 allows local users to bypass an entitlement protection mechanism and obtain access to the task ports of arbitrary processes by leveraging root privileges.
Products affected by CVE-2015-5882
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5882
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 21 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5882
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5882
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5882
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764
Apple iOS APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Bypass Security Restrictions, and Deny Service and Let Apps and Local Users Gain Elevated Pr
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https://support.apple.com/HT205267
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205212
About the security content of iOS 9 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205213
About the security content of watchOS 2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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