CVE-2015-5224 (GCVE-0-2015-5224)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-08-23 15:00 – Updated: 2025-12-04 20:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-04 20:03 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-377 - Insecure Temporary File
Assigner
References
4 references
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| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
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Date Public
2015-08-24 00:00
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