CVE-2015-5784 json
runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly drop privileges, which…
published 2015-08-16 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5730
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.0%
- EPSS 9.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly drop privileges, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-38137)
Exploit prediction
9.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-38137 Apple Mac OSX Install.Framework - Arbitrary mkdir / unlink and chown to Admin Group 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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exploit-db.com
/exploits/38137/
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
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76340
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033276
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5784
- NVD CVE-2015-5784
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