Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5754

Description

Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages incorrect privilege dropping associated with a locking error.

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Affected products

Apple Inc./Mac OS X
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <=10.10.4
Apple Inc./OS Xllm-fuzzy
Range: <10.10.5

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/kb/HT205031nvdVendor Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.htmlnvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340nvd
www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276nvd
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38136/nvd

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