CVE-2015-5287 (GCVE-0-2015-5287)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2015-12-07 18:00 – Updated: 2026-08-27 03:56Summary
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)
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
References
10 references
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|---|---|
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2505.html | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38832/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/01/1 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1266837 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78137 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://github.com/abrt/abrt/commit/3c1b60cfa62d3… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154592/ABRT-… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://blog.talosintelligence.com/uat-10147-chin… | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilit… | government-resource |
Date Public
2015-11-23 00:00
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 09e763ed-a0e9-45de-8584-87610e8016b9
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
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: 0.03412 | 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... |
| Vendor | Red Hat |
| Product | Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) |
| Added Date | 2026-08-26T17:00:09.897Z |
| Cvss Score | 7.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.03412 |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Epss Percentile | 0.87992 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-08-27 18:00 UTC
| Updated: 2026-08-27 18:00 UTC
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