VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5224

CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS probability4.53%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-08-23
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File

Primary references