CVE-2015-5287 (GCVE-0-2015-5287)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2015-12-07 18:00 – Updated: 2026-08-27 03:56
VLAI CISA Previdian
Summary
The abrt-hook-ccpp help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name, as demonstrated by /var/tmp/abrt/abrt-hax-coredump or /var/spool/abrt/abrt-hax-coredump.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-26 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • n/a
  • CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Assigner
redhat CNA under the redhat root
CNA scorecard B 82/100 over 1212 records in the last 180 days details
References
Date Public
2015-11-23 00:00
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 09e763ed-a0e9-45de-8584-87610e8016b9

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2015-5287

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-08-26 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-08-26
Asserted: 2026-08-26
Scope
Notes: Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Affected: Red Hat / Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | Description: Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version. | Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. | Due date: 2026-09-09 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): This vulnerability affects an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3c1b60cfa62d39e5fff5a53a5bc53dae189e740e ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5287
Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev

Details
Cwes
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product Automatic Bug Reporting Tool
Due Date 2026-09-09
Date Added 2026-08-26
Vendorproject Red Hat
Vulnerabilityname Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Unknown
References
Created: 2026-08-26 18:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-08-26 18:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 2d5da46a-6560-45b3-86dd-26e9d087fa99

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2015-5287

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-08-26 17:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-08-26
Asserted: 2026-08-26
Scope
Notes: The abrt-hook-ccpp help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users with certain permissions to gain privileges... | Affected: Red Hat / Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.05003 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: previdian

Details
Feed Previdian (previdian.com)
Title The abrt-hook-ccpp help program in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) before 2.7.1 allows local users with certain permissions to gain privileges...
Cve Id CVE-2015-5287
Vendor Red Hat
Ghsa Id GHSA-HF8C-7P7W-MCH5
Product Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT)
Added Date 2026-08-26T17:00:09.897Z
Cvss Score 7.8
Epss Score 0.05003
Previous Ids
Cvss Severity HIGH
Virtual Patch False
Cvss Estimated False
Epss Percentile 0.92247
Used In Malware unknown
Vulnerability Id CVE-2015-5287
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev False
References
Created: 2026-08-27 18:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-11-04 13:00 UTC
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