Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 23, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-5224
CVE-2015-5224
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.
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Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=2.26.2
- cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.27:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
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References
4- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9nvdPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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