Is CVE-2015-5224 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-5224 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-12-04.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-5224?

CVE-2015-5224 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2015-5224?

Patch guidance is available from kernel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2015-5224.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-5224?

2 products: kernel util-linux, kernel util-linux.

Fix CVE-2015-5224 - CRITICAL kernel util-linux

Description

The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote attackers to cause file name collision and possibly other attacks.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfoCWE-377

Metadata

Primary Vendor: KERNEL
Published: 8/23/2017
Last Modified: 12/4/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

kernel : util-linuxkernel : util-linux

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2015-5224. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2015-5224

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CVE-2015-5224 vulnerability