CVE-2015-3704 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted app due to improper privilege dropping in the Install Framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-3704?
CVE-2015-3704 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 3 Jul 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3704?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3704?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-3704 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-3704 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jjfm-cmgw-492m.