CVE-2015-5224 describes a critical vulnerability in the mkostemp function within login-utils of util-linux, affecting kernel util-linux. This flaw allows remote attackers to cause file name collisions, potentially leading to other attacks. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.26.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.27CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.27:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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