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.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textlocalosx
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38138
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133547/OS-X-Privilege-Escalation.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit
x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38138/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75493
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942
Scores
EPSS
0.4057
EPSS Percentile
97.4%
Details
CWE
CWE-264
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.10.3
Published
Jul 03, 2015
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026