CVE-2015-5224

util-linux: File name collision due to incorrect mkstemp use

Published Aug 23, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 4.5% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-5220 The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-377
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Dec 4, 2025, 8:03 PM
Reserved
Jul 1, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 23, 2017, 3:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:28 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 24, 2015, 12:00 AM