CVE-2015-5889 rsh in the remote_cmds component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain root privileges via vectors involving environment variables.
HighCVSS 7.2
EPSS 5.1%
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
rsh in the remote_cmds component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain root privileges via vectors involving environment variables.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple mac os x | <= 10.10.5 | No fix listed |
References
- APPLE-SA-2015-09-30-3 vendor-advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com
- packetstormsecurity.com
- 20151001 Mac OS X local root (rsh/libmalloc) mailing-list
- www.rapid7.com
- 76908 vdb-entry
- 1033703 vdb-entry
- support.apple.com vendor-advisory
- 38371 exploit
- 38540 exploit