Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in kernel Util-linux
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2015-5224 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Util-linux Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products |
| Vendor | kernel.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU38432
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5224
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsUtil-linux: All versions
External linkshttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/24/3
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76467
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1256686
http://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/commit/bde91c85bdc77975155058276f99d2e0f5eab5a9
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
