Description
runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 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/38137
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit
x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38137/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
Scores
EPSS
0.2717
EPSS Percentile
96.4%
Details
CWE
CWE-264
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.10.4
Published
Aug 17, 2015
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026