CVE-2015-3704 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Install.framework of Apple OS X before version 10.10.4. A flaw in how the "runner" component drops privileges allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions through a specially crafted application. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a network-based attack vector and medium attack complexity. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this specific CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.10.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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