CVE-2015-5784

high

Description

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.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38137/

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2015-08-17

Updated: 2025-04-12

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H