CVE-2015-5754
Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple...
CVE-2015-5754 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Apple Mac Os X, published August 16, 2015. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.42%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.42%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Apple Mac OSX Install.Framework - SUID Root Runner Binary Privilege Escalation | 2015-09-10 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2015-5754- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-362
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2015-5754- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2015-5700No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2015-5700- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hh9w-r9fj-gh4vNo score
Race condition in runner in Install.framework in the Install Framework Legacy component in Apple...
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.
- Record
GHSA-hh9w-r9fj-gh4v- Weakness
- CWE-362
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
securityfocus.com/bid/76340
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
exploit-db.com/exploits/38136
securitytracker.com/id/1033276
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5754
github.com/advisories/GHSA-hh9w-r9fj-gh4v