CVE-2015-5224
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v2
7.5
VIR risk
9.8
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.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-5224
Vendor advisory: secalert@redhat.com — https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9
Vendor advisory: secalert@redhat.com — https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
Vendor advisory: suse — https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-5224.html
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 2.27-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 2.27-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 2.27-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 2.27-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 2.27-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| kernel | util-linux | {"endIncluding":"2.26.2"} | |
| kernel | util-linux | 2.27 | |
References
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-5224.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
- https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-5224
CWEs
CWE-377
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.