CVE-2015-3704 json
runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly drop privileges, which…
published 2015-07-03 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-3740
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.3%
- EPSS 9.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly drop privileges, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-38138)
Exploit prediction
9.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-38138 Apple Mac OSX - Install.framework suid Helper Privilege Escalation local, 2015-09-10
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/38138/
exploit
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT204942
vendor-advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com /files/133547/OS-X-Privilege-Escalation.html
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securityfocus.com
/bid/75493
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1032760
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-3704
- NVD CVE-2015-3704
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