CVE-2021-3847
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Summary
An unauthorized access to the execution of the setuid file with capabilities flaw in the Linux kernel OverlayFS subsystem was found in the way user copying a capable file from a nosuid mount into another mount. A local user could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | kernel | all versions up to, including, kernel 5.17 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-281: CWE-281
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2009704
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/14/3
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2009704
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/14/3
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