CVE-2015-5224
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
23/08/2017
Last modified:
20/04/2025
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.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
9.80
Severity 3.x
CRITICAL
Base Score 2.0
7.50
Severity 2.0
HIGH
Vulnerable products and versions
CPE | From | Up to |
---|---|---|
cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.26.2 (including) | |
cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.27:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9