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CVE-2021-3493 Linux Kernel

The overlayfs stacking file system in Linux kernel does not properly validate the application of file capabilities against user namespaces, which could lead to privilege escalation.

CVSS
not scored

CWE-862

On CISA’s exploited list

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added
2022-10-20
Federal patch deadline
2022-11-10
Ransomware use
not known