CVE-2015-1117 Privilege escalation in n/a
A kernel flaw in Apple operating systems allows attackers to execute code with unintended privileges via a crafted application, requiring user interaction to install the app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-1117?
CVE-2015-1117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Apr 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The (1) setreuid and (2) setregid system-call implementations in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.3, and Apple TV before 7.2 do not properly perform privilege drops, which makes it easier for attackers to execute code with unintended user or group privileges via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1117?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1117?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-1117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1117 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7w9-2ppc-fcrj.