CVE-2015-5224

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.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.08% Top 15%

Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686	issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3	third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5224?: CVE-2015-5224 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5224?: To fix CVE-2015-5224, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5224 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2015-5224 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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