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CVE-2015-5287 The abrt-hook-ccpp help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable nam...

HighCVSS 7.8 EPSS 5.0% CISA KEV added 2026-08-26 · due 2026-09-09 Exploited in the wild Framework module Public exploit
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Exploit status
Exploited in the wild (confirmed)
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Description

The abrt-hook-ccpp help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name, as demonstrated by /var/tmp/abrt/abrt-hax-coredump or /var/spool/abrt/abrt-hax-coredump.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date added
2026-08-26
Due date (FCEB)
2026-09-09
Ransomware use
Unknown

Required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
redhat automatic bug reporting tool <= 2.7.0 No fix listed
oracle linux = 7 No fix listed
redhat enterprise linux = 6.0 No fix listed
redhat enterprise linux = 7.0 No fix listed
redhat enterprise linux desktop = 7.0 No fix listed
redhat enterprise linux hpc node = 7.0 No fix listed
redhat enterprise linux server = 7.0 No fix listed
redhat enterprise linux workstation = 7.0 No fix listed

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