CVE entry · CVE-2015-5287
CVE-2015-5287: Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow local users with certain permissions to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file with a predictable name. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on August 26, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: September 9, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Red Hat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.