CVE-2015-5287
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.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Aug 26, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Sep 9, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- First attack observed 3908 days after disclosure
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.
Source: CISA KEV · Sep 8, 2026 Aug 26, 2026 Aug 26, 2026 Aug 20, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| redhat | automatic bug reporting tool | <= 2.7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise linux desktop | 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise linux hpc node | 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise linux server | 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise linux workstation | 7.0 |
| oracle | linux | 7 |
| redhat | enterprise linux | 6.0 |
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