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CVE-2015-5882

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.33%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2015-09-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2015-5882
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.33%

Original NVD 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.