CVE-2015-5754 json
Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to ex…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-5700
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.4%
- EPSS 7.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
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- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-38136)
Exploit prediction
7.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-38136 Apple Mac OSX Install.Framework - SUID Root Runner Binary 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-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/38136/
exploit
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT205031
vendor-advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com /files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76340
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033276
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5754
- NVD CVE-2015-5754
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