Vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux
CVE-2015-5224
The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
EPSS: 0.041 (88.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Kernel Util-linux — versions 2.27
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5224?
- CVE-2015-5224 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux, classified under Insecure Temporary File. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-08-23.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5224?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-5224 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.