PT-2015-1806 · Apple · Macos X+1

Ian Beer · Published 2015-08-13 · Updated 2017-09-21 · CVE-2015-5784

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Install Framework Legacy versions prior to 10.10.5

Description The issue is related to a flaw in the privilege dropping procedure of the Install Framework Legacy component in Mac OS X. This flaw can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted application, allowing them to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

Recommendations For versions prior to 10.10.5, update to version 10.10.5 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the Install Framework Legacy component until a patch is available.

Exploit

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-11152

CVE-2015-5784

Affected Products

Install Framework Legacy

Macos X

References · 7

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/38137 · Exploit
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031 · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-11152 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5784 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1033276 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/76340 · Note