CVE-2015-5224

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: August 23, 2017 Modified: December 04, 2025

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

4.1%

88th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-377

Affected Vendors

kernel

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