CVE-2015-5882: High severity apple ios, ipados, and watchos vulnerability
The processorsettasks 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5882?
CVE-2015-5882 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows local users to bypass entitlement protections.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5882?
The best way to mitigate CVE-2015-5882 is to update to the latest version of iOS, macOS, or watchOS that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5882?
CVE-2015-5882 affects users of Apple iPhone OS before version 8.4.2, macOS Yosemite up to 10.10.5, and watchOS 1.0.
What are the implications of CVE-2015-5882?
The implications of CVE-2015-5882 include unauthorized access to the task ports of other processes, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5882?
No effective workaround exists for CVE-2015-5882; upgrading to a patched version is strongly recommended.