CyberRota Analysis
This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects Linux. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. It may be remotely exploitable.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
GitHub PoC Links
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CVE
CVE-2015-5224
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
4.53%
Linux
Original NVD 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.
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