CVE-2015-5218
UnknownEPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in text-utils/colcrt.c in colcrt in util-linux before 2.27 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, related to the page global variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in text-utils/colcrt.c in colcrt in util-linux before 2.27 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, related to the page global variable.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Util-Linux | <= 2.22 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Opensuse Project | Leap | 42.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00035.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1259322Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/70e3fcf293c1827a2655a86584ab13075124a8a8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/d883d64d96ab9bef510745d064a351145b9babecIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/util-linux/v2.27/v2.27-ReleaseNotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00035.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1259322Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/70e3fcf293c1827a2655a86584ab13075124a8a8Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/d883d64d96ab9bef510745d064a351145b9babecIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/util-linux/v2.27/v2.27-ReleaseNotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5218?
Buffer overflow in text-utils/colcrt.c in colcrt in util-linux before 2.27 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, related to the page global variable.
How severe is CVE-2015-5218?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5218?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-5218?
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