Vulnerability in Oracle Linux
CVE-2015-5287
The abrt-hook-ccpp help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name, as demonstrated by /var/tmp/abrt/abrt-hax-coredump or /var/spool/abrt/abrt-hax-coredump.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.050 (92.1th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 92nd percentile — 92.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.050 · newest: 0.050 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Oracle Linux — versions 7
- Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux — versions 6.0, 7.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop — versions 7.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node — versions 7.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server — versions 7.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation — versions 7.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2505.html (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38832/ (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/01/1 (mailing-list, Exploit)
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html (Third Party Advisory)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi (Exploit)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/78137 (Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3c1b60cfa62d39e5fff5a53a5bc53dae189e740e (Patch)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/154592/ABRT-sosreport-Privilege-Escalation.html (Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5287?
- CVE-2015-5287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Linux, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2015-12-07.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5287?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-5287 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2015-5287 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-08-26), indicating it is being actively exploited. 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.