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% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Kernel Util-linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
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% (47th 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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00035.html
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/util-linux-ng/msg11873.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1259322
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/70e3fcf293c1827a2655a86584ab13075124a8a8
- https://github.com/kerolasa/lelux-utiliteetit/commit/d883d64d96ab9bef510745d064a351145b9babec
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/util-linux/v2.27/v2.27-ReleaseNotes
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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