CVE-2015-5224

moderate-risk
Published 2017-08-23

The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.

Do I need to act?

~
4.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Util-Linux
Util-Linux

Affected Vendors

Kernel

References (8)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
Issue Tracking https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
Patch https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5...
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
Issue Tracking https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
Patch https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5...
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 7/34 · Low
Exposure 7/34 · Low