critical9.8
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.
Impact
The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Util-Linux | through 2.26.2 Version 2.27 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- 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
- 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