CVE-2015-5888 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can gain root privileges in macOS via the Install Framework Legacy component, requiring an OS upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-5888?

CVE-2015-5888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Oct 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain root privileges via vectors involving a privileged executable file.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-5888 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5888 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-49x9-pc8p-4j9g.

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