CVE-2015-5754
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-362
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Publication date:
17/08/2015
Last modified:
12/04/2025
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.
Impact
Base Score 2.0
9.30
Severity 2.0
HIGH
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.10.4 (including) |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- 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/
- 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/