CVE-2015-5882

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The processor_set_tasks 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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-284

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 18, 2015
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2015-5882: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix