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CVE-2015-5224
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-08-23T15:29:00.207 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:28:42.577

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.

Affected products

kernel — util-linux

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References

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