CVE-2015-5287
Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
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. Deadline for federal agencies: 2026-09-09.
5 articles across 4 outlets · first covered Aug 26, 2026 · latest Aug 28, 2026
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CISA adds critical Red Hat, SQL Server, Citrix flaws to KEV list.securityaffairs.com · Aug 28, 2026
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uBlock Origin v1.74.0 Chrome release to be delisted amid CVEssecurityonline.info · Aug 27, 2026
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WeedHack malware steals data from over 116,000 Minecraft gamerssecurityonline.info · Aug 27, 2026
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CVE-2015-5287 Flaw in Red Hat ABRT Enables Privilege Escalationwww.cisa.gov · Aug 27, 2026
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CISA flags Red Hat ABRT flaw CVE-2015-5287 as actively exploitedcisa.gov · Aug 26, 2026