Description
The processor_set_tasks API implementation in Apple iOS before 9 allows local users to bypass an entitlement protection mechanism and obtain access to the task ports of arbitrary processes by leveraging root privileges.
References (8)
Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT205212
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT205267
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT205213
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
Scores
EPSS
0.0032
EPSS Percentile
24.4%
Details
CWE
CWE-284
Status
published
Products (3)
apple/iphone_os
< 8.4.1
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.10.5
apple/watchos
1.0
Published
Sep 18, 2015
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026