CVE-2015-5224

CRITICAL EPSS 90.4%
Published Aug 23, 20178y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
9.8 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Published Aug 23, 2017 8y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.8
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
90.4% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-377

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
kernelutil-linux* ≤2.26.2
kernelutil-linux2.27any

References 4

  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
    Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
    Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
  • bugzilla.redhat.com https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
    Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9
    PatchThird Party Advisory

Remediation

  • bugzilla.redhat.com https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
    Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9
    PatchThird Party Advisory