How severe is CVE-2015-5218?

CVE-2015-5218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-5218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5218?

CVE-2015-5218 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5218?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-5218 published?

CVE-2015-5218 was published on 2015-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5218

CVE-2015-5218 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Kernel Util-linux
Published: 2015-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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?: CVE-2015-5218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-5218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5218?: CVE-2015-5218 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5218 published?: CVE-2015-5218 was published on 2015-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse_project:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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