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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Modified - secalert@redhat.com

Published

2017-08-23

Last modified

2025-12-04

Weaknesses

CWE-377

Affected products

• Util-linux (Kernel)

References

• 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