How severe is CVE-2015-5882?

CVE-2015-5882 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5882?

CVE-2015-5882 primarily affects Apple Watchos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5882?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-5882 published?

CVE-2015-5882 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5882

CVE-2015-5882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Watchos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Watchos
Published: 2015-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5882?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2015-5882?: CVE-2015-5882 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5882?: CVE-2015-5882 primarily affects Apple Watchos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5882?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5882 published?: CVE-2015-5882 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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