CVE-2015-5754 Race condition in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted app exploiting a race condition in the macOS 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-2015-5754?

CVE-2015-5754 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 16 Aug 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

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.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5754?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5754?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5754 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-5754 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-5754 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hh9w-r9fj-gh4v.

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