What is the severity of CVE-2015-5888?

CVE-2015-5888 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5888?

To fix CVE-2015-5888, it is recommended to update Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5888?

Local users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11 are affected by CVE-2015-5888.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5888?

CVE-2015-5888 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

When was CVE-2015-5888 disclosed?

CVE-2015-5888 was disclosed in September 2015.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-5888

high

7.2

CWE

264

9/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5888

First published: Fri Oct 09 2015(Updated: )

The Install Framework Legacy component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain root privileges via vectors involving a privileged executable file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5888?
CVE-2015-5888 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5888?
To fix CVE-2015-5888, it is recommended to update Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5888?
Local users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11 are affected by CVE-2015-5888.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5888?
CVE-2015-5888 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
When was CVE-2015-5888 disclosed?
CVE-2015-5888 was disclosed in September 2015.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5888?
CVE-2015-5888 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5888?
To fix CVE-2015-5888, it is recommended to update Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5888?
Local users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11 are affected by CVE-2015-5888.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5888?
CVE-2015-5888 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
When was CVE-2015-5888 disclosed?
CVE-2015-5888 was disclosed in September 2015.