Vulnerability Description
The (1) setreuid and (2) setregid system-call implementations in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.3, and Apple TV before 7.2 do not properly perform privilege drops, which makes it easier for attackers to execute code with unintended user or group privileges via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 7.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204662Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204870
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204662Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1117?
CVE-2015-1117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) setreuid and (2) setregid system-call implementations in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.3, and Apple TV before 7.2 do not properly perform privilege drops, which m...
How severe is CVE-2015-1117?
CVE-2015-1117 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Mac Os X.