PT-2015-2120 · Apple · Ios

Jonathan Levin + 3 · Published 2015-09-18 · Updated 2016-12-22 · CVE-2015-5882

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple iOS versions prior to 9

Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the processor set tasks component of the iOS operating system. It allows a local attacker to bypass existing protection mechanisms and scan ports of random processes. By leveraging root privileges, an attacker can obtain access to the task ports of arbitrary processes.

Recommendations For Apple iOS versions prior to 9, consider restricting access to the processor set tasks API until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, limiting the use of root privileges may help minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-11466

CVE-2015-5882

Affected Products

Ios

References · 10

• https://support.apple.com/HT205267 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5882 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-11466 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT205213 · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT205212 · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1033609 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/76764 · Note