CVE-2015-5224

CRITICAL

util-linux - File Name Collision

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0408
EPSS Percentile 88.6%
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