CVE-2015-5287
HighExploitedPublic exploitabrt: incorrect permissions on /var/spool/abrt
Published Nov 23, 2015 · Updated Aug 27, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-5287 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (Redhat), Linux (Oracle), Enterprise Linux (Redhat) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 20, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 5.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including abrt 0:2.1.11-35.el7, abrt 2.1.11-35.0.1.el7, abrt-addon-ccpp 2.1.11-35.0.1.el7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
5.0%
Higher than 92.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
Get the full CVE-2015-5287 brief as a PDF
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Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Aug 26, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
51 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Bug Reporting ToolRedhat | See advisory | 2.7.0 |
| LinuxOracle | 7 | n/a |
| Enterprise LinuxRedhat | 6.0, 7.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 7.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux Hpc NodeRedhat | 7.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
abrt
0:2.1.11-35.el7, 2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-ccpp
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-kerneloops
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-pstoreoops
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-python
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-upload-watch
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-vmcore
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-addon-xorg
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-cli
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-console-notification
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-dbus
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-desktop
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-devel
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-gui
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-gui-devel
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-gui-libs
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-libs
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-python
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-python-doc
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-retrace-client
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
abrt-tui
2.1.11-35.0.1.el7
libreport
0:2.1.11-31.el7, 2.1.11-31.0.1.el7
libreport-anaconda
2.1.11-31.0.1.el7
libreport-cli
2.1.11-31.0.1.el7
libreport-compat
2.1.11-31.0.1.el7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 23, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 20, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 26, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 26, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 26, 2026
Last updated
Aug 27, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2015:2505
- advisoryRHSA-2015:2505
- exploithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1266837
- exploitMSF abrt_sosreport_priv_esc.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (Redhat); Linux (Oracle) versions 7; Enterprise Linux (Redhat) versions 6.0, 7.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 20, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Aug 26, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 9, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including abrt 0:2.1.11-35.el7, abrt 2.1.11-35.0.1.el7, abrt-addon-ccpp 2.1.11-35.0.1.el7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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