CVE-2015-5224 (GCVE-0-2015-5224)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-08-23 15:00 – Updated: 2025-12-04 20:03
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Summary
The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.
Severity ?
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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