Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 18, 2015· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2015-5882
CVE-2015-5882
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.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
8- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205212nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205213nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205267nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609nvd
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