CVE-2015-5224 The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
CriticalCVSS 9.8
EPSS 4.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/util-linux(Debian:12) | < 2.27-1 | 2.27-1 |
| debian/util-linux(Debian:13) | < 2.27-1 | 2.27-1 |
| debian/util-linux(Debian:14) | < 2.27-1 | 2.27-1 |
| kernel util-linux | <= 2.26.2 | No fix listed |
| kernel util-linux | = 2.27-rc1 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2015-5224 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20150824 CVE-2015-5224 login-utils: file name collision due to incorrect mkstemp use mailing-list third-party-advisory
- 76467 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- bugzilla.redhat.com issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory
- github.com patch third-party-advisory