CVE-2015-5224

CRITICAL

util-linux < 2.26.2 - Insecure Temporary File via mkostemp Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0453
EPSS Percentile 90.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-377
Status published
Products (2)
kernel/util-linux 2.27 rc1
kernel/util-linux < 2.26.2
Published Aug 23, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026