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.
Public exploits
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Exploit-DB 1
- Apple Mac OSX Install.Framework - SUID Root Runner Binary Privilege Escalation EDB-38136 · local · Sep 10, 2015 · verified
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References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133550/OS-X-Suid-Privilege-Escalation.html
- 76340 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2015-08-13-2 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- 38136 exploit
- 1033276 vdb-entry